Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sokcho travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sokcho

With a population of 89.047, Sokcho is a must-see destination in Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sokcho to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Sokcho

Sokcho in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7385
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sokcho in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7385
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sokcho

Plane

When flying to Sokcho, you’ll arrive at Yangyang Intl (YNY), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sokcho from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Sokcho is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 158 km from Sokcho. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

When flying to Sokcho, you’ll arrive at Yangyang Intl (YNY), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sokcho from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Sokcho is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 158 km from Sokcho. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Sokcho

WJUWonJu
YNYYangyang Intl

Airlines serving Sokcho

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Good (13 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (32 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (19 reviews)
Peach
Good (81 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (5 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (15 reviews)
Air Seoul
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sokcho

From 5-star hotels such as the Cassia Sokcho to great affordable options like the Goodstay Hotel Amaranth (Korea Quality), Sokcho offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,261 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Seorak Hot Spring Mammoth Resotel and SOTA SUITE SOKCHO WORLDSKY.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sokcho

Most booked hotels in Sokcho

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Lotte Resort Sokcho
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,460+
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Ramada by Wyndham Gangwon Sokcho
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,403+
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Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,358+
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Hiring a car in Sokcho

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Sokcho (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sokcho, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Sokcho (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sokcho, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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