Gimpo김포

The questions people ask first about Gimpo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetyGimpo is a safe, ordinary Korean suburb; the real issues are border-area rules at Aegibong, spread-out sights and late-night taxi surcharges.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice bowl₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.₩8,000–11,000 (≈ US$6–8)
• Metro or bus rideSubway or Goldline ride₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩15,000–30,000 (≈ US$11–25)
• Museum or sight ticketJangneung Royal Tomb entry₩1,000 (≈ under US$1) (check)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩100,000 (≈ US$75)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩110,000 (≈ US$80) · High ₩200,000 (≈ US$150)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

GMP Gimpo International Airport (On the Seoul/Gimpo border; Gimpo Goldline light rail runs from the airport station into the city. Domestic and short-haul international flights only.) · ICN Incheon International Airport (Main long-haul gateway; reach Gimpo via AREX to Gimpo Airport then the Goldline.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

Mid

₩80,000–140,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed

High

₩140,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Aegibong is a border area: bring your passport, expect an access check, and check current opening rules before you go.
• Late-night taxi fares rise sharply after 22:00–23:00.Late-night taxi fares rise sharply after 10:00 PM–11:00 PM.
• July and August bring the heaviest rain of the year; plan indoor sights then.
• Many sights are spread out and bus-dependent; KakaoMap or Naver Map is near-essential.