How much does a month's hotel for a business trip cost?

It’s the first worry when you get a long business trip.
Hotels are expensive, but signing a monthly lease feels too long.
On SamSamM2, the top purpose is business trips (38%). Short-term rentals for business trips have already become a trend.
Let’s compare the numbers to see the real difference.

Source: SamSamM2 official statement (2026)

Seoul business hotels vs short-term rentals — cost by period

Average weekday rate for Seoul business hotels is ₩318,052/night.
Source: Trip.com average rate for Seoul business hotels (2026)

For plott LIFE managed listings in Seoul, weekly rent starts in the ₩700,000 range. It’s an all-in-one price including utilities and fees.
Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026, actual prices may vary at booking)

Compared to hotels, short-term rentals are about 65% cheaper for 1 week and about 66% cheaper for 4 weeks.
For a 4-week trip, savings can reach about ₩6,000,000.
For plott LIFE managed listings, a one-month deposit is required for rentals over 4 weeks, but period discounts significantly cut costs.

Cost isn’t the only difference — daily convenience matters

You can cook

With hotels you rely on eating out or convenience stores each meal. The longer the trip, the more food costs add up.
Most short-term rentals have a kitchen so you can cook. You could save ₩100,000–200,000 per week on food.

Laundry is available

Hotel laundry charges per item. For long stays you’ll either use a coin laundromat or pay extra.
Short-term rentals are fully equipped with a washing machine, so there’s no extra laundry fee.

Live in more space

Hotel rooms center on bed and desk, which wears you out over time.

Short-term rentals are studio or one-bedroom layouts so you can live like at home.

If your company covers travel expenses — corporate card & tax invoice

If your company pays travel or lodging, you’ll need proper receipts.
plott LIFE managed listings can accept corporate card payments and issue tax invoices.
Some private listings may require the host to have business registration, so check before booking.

Source: plott LIFE official website (2026)

SamSamM2 vs plott LIFE — business trip accommodation comparison

Source: SamSamM2 · plott LIFE official websites (2026)

FAQ — common questions about hotels vs short-term rentals for business trips

Q. Do people often use short-term rentals for business trips?

A. Yes. According to SamSamM2, the top purpose is business trips (38%). Demand from long-term business travelers choosing short-term rentals over hotels is steadily growing.

Source: SamSamM2 official statement (2026)

Q. How much cheaper are short-term rentals than hotels for business trips?

A. In Seoul, the average weekday rate for business hotels (₩318,052/night) versus plott LIFE managed listings is around ₩700,000 for 1 week.

For 1 week you can save about ₩1,400,000, and for 4 weeks about ₩5,900,000.

Source: Trip.com · plott LIFE official site (2026)

Q. Can short-term rental costs be processed as travel expenses?

A. plott LIFE managed listings accept corporate card payments and issue tax invoices.
For private listings, hosts may need business registration, so confirm before booking.

Source: plott LIFE official website (2026)

Q. What if the trip length isn’t fixed?

A. Booking week-by-week and extending as needed is the most flexible. Both SamSamM2 and plott LIFE allow extensions.

For a 4-week trip, you can save nearly ₩6,000,000 by choosing a short-term rental over a hotel.

With cooking and laundry available, daily convenience can actually be better than a hotel.

plott LIFE — short-term rentals for business trips

Managed listings from ₩0 deposit · 1-week contracts · all-in-one rent · corporate card & tax invoices available