South Korea Solo Travel Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
The solo travel market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 57.0 billion by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 17% is expected of South Korea solo travel market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$B)
$16.3
Estimate, 2026 (US$B)
$19.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$B)
$57.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
17.0%
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South Korea solo travel market highlights
- The South Korea solo travel market generated a revenue of USD 16.3 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 57.0 billion by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, leisure & vacation travel was the largest revenue generating travel type in 2025.
- Cultural & Heritage Travel is the most lucrative travel type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Solo travel market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 16.3 billion |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 57.0 billion |
| Growth rate | 17% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Leisure & vacation travel |
| Fastest growing segment | Cultural & Heritage Travel |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD billion |
| Market segmentation | Leisure & Vacation Travel, Adventure and Extreme Travel, Safari and Wildlife Travel, Cultural & Heritage Travel, Business Travel, Others (Culinary, SAVE, etc.), Eco Travel |
| Key market players worldwide | Intrepid Travel, WeRoad, G Adventures, Trafalgar Tours, Flash Pack, EF Education First, Solos Holidays, Austin Adventures, Exodus Travels Limited |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 3.0% of the global solo travel market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China solo travel market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 67.4 billion by 2033.
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Publish Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Solo Travel Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus Travels | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.exodus.co.uk |
| G Adventures | View profile | 1001-5000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | www.gadventures.com |
| Intrepid Travel | View profile | 1001-5000 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania | www.intrepidtravel.com |
| EF Education First | View profile | 10001+ | Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland, Europe | www.ef.com |
| Flash Pack | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.flashpack.com/ |
| Austin Adventures | View profile | 11-50 | Billings, Montana, United States, North America | www.austinadventures.com/ |
| Trafalgar Tours | View profile | 5001-10000 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.trafalgar.com/en-sg |
| WeRoad | View profile | 101-250 | Milan, Lombardia, Italy, Europe | www.weroad.travel |
| Solos Holidays | View profile | 11-50 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | solosholidays.co.uk |
South Korea Solo Travel Market Outlook
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Leisure & Vacation Travel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.49% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea solo travel market based on leisure & vacation travel, adventure and extreme travel, safari and wildlife travel, cultural & heritage travel, business travel, others (culinary, save, etc.), eco travel covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- South Korea Solo Travel Market Travel Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Leisure & Vacation Travel
- Adventure and Extreme Travel
- Safari and Wildlife Travel
- Cultural & Heritage Travel
- Business Travel
- Others (Culinary, SAVE, etc.)
- Eco Travel
- South Korea Solo Travel Market Traveler Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Domestic
- International
- South Korea Solo Travel Market Gender Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Female
- Male
- South Korea Solo Travel Market Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- 18 - 24 Years
- 25 - 40 Years
- 41 - 56 Years
- 57 Years and Above
- South Korea Solo Travel Market Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Direct Booking
- Online Travel Agents and Agencies (OTAs)
- Marketplace Booking
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South Korea Solo Travel Market, 2021-2033 (US$B)
South Korea solo travel market statistics, by travel type, 2021-2033 (USD Billion)
