'Autumn of Travel' campaign (여행가는 가을) — transport and lodging discounts in October–November 2026, 80,000 lodging discount vouchers issued on September 22
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (문화체육관광부) is offering transport, lodging and campground discounts through the 'Autumn of Travel' (여행가는 가을) campaign in October and November 2026, and the 80,000 lodging discount vouchers for areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area are issued first-come, first-served from 10 a.m. on September 22, 2026.
Key facts
| Campaign period | October–November 2026 (use/boarding period for transport discounts: October 1 to November 30) |
|---|---|
| Car | Up to 30,000 points for driving 30 km or more with TMAP (티맵) to one of 89 population-declining areas (인구감소지역) — plus 2,000 points for electric vehicles, 5,000 points for using a digital tourism resident card (디지털 관광주민증), and 2,000 points for a video review |
| Train | A discount voucher worth 100% of the train fare for visiting and verifying a designated tourist site in one of 41 population-declining areas, 50% off theme trains on 5 lines, and a 20,000 won discount on the Naeilro Pass (내일로 패스) |
| Air | For domestic round-trip purchases through Naver Flights (네이버 항공권), Naver Pay points of 10,000 won per person on inland routes (up to 4 people per booking, 40,000 won in total) and 5,000 won per person on Jeju routes (20,000 won in total) |
| Rental car | Hybrid, electric and LPG vehicles in 64 coastal cities, counties and districts outside the Seoul metropolitan area — 10,000 won off for 24 hours or more and 20,000 won off for 48 hours or more (5,000 won and 10,000 won on Jeju); usable October 1–31, 2026 |
| Lodging | 80,000 lodging discount vouchers for areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area — first-come, first-served, one per person, through online travel agency channels from 10 a.m. on September 22, 2026, usable until November 8. Island-area vouchers give 50,000 won off bookings of 70,000 won or more and 30,000 won off bookings under 70,000 won |
| Camping | 'Manmanhan Camping' (만만한 캠핑) 10,000 won voucher — obtainable until November 28, 2026, usable on registered campsite products from October 1 to November 30 |
| Local Love Holiday Support | 50% of travel expenses refunded in mobile local love gift certificates, up to 100,000 won per person (140,000 won for young people) — after local government approval and submission of receipts |
| Inquiries | Korea Lodging Sale Festa (대한민국 숙박세일페스타) call center 1670-3980 |
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On September 15, 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (문화체육관광부) and the Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) said they will run the 'Autumn of Travel' (여행가는 가을) campaign in October and November 2026. Car travellers who use TMAP (티맵) to drive 30 km or more to one of 89 population-declining areas (인구감소지역) as their destination and who pledge eco-friendly, safe travel receive up to 30,000 points, with an additional 2,000 points for electric-vehicle drivers, 5,000 points for using a digital tourism resident card (디지털 관광주민증) after visiting a population-declining area, and 2,000 points for posting a video review. Visiting and verifying a designated tourist site in one of 41 population-declining areas covered by an agreement with KORAIL (코레일) brings a discount voucher worth 100% of the train fare, and there are also 50% discounts on theme trains on 5 lines and a 20,000 won discount on the Naeilro Pass (내일로 패스). Buying a domestic round-trip air ticket through Naver Flights (네이버 항공권) gives Naver Pay points of 10,000 won per person on inland routes (up to 4 people per booking, 40,000 won in total) and 5,000 won per person on Jeju routes (20,000 won in total). The use (boarding) period for the air, rail and private-car discounts runs from October 1 to November 30, 2026. The 80,000 lodging discount vouchers for areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area are issued first-come, first-served, one per person, through online travel agency channels from 10 a.m. on September 22, 2026 and can be used until November 8; island-area vouchers give 50,000 won off lodging bookings of 70,000 won or more and 30,000 won off bookings under 70,000 won. The 10,000 won 'Manmanhan Camping' (만만한 캠핑) campground voucher can be obtained until November 28, 2026 and used on registered campsite products from October 1 to November 30. 'Local Love Holiday Support' (지역사랑 휴가지원) refunds 50% of travel expenses, up to 100,000 won per person (140,000 won for young people), in mobile local love gift certificates (지역사랑 상품권).
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FAQ
When and how can I get a lodging discount voucher?
The 80,000 lodging discount vouchers for areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area are issued first-come, first-served, one per person, through online travel agency channels from 10 a.m. on September 22, 2026, and can be used until November 8.
How long can the transport discounts be used?
The use (boarding) period for the air, rail and private-car discount benefits runs from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
How much does Local Love Holiday Support refund?
If you visit an area running the program in the second half of the year, 50% of travel expenses is refunded in mobile local love gift certificates, up to 100,000 won per person (140,000 won for young people).