Cheongju travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cheongju
With a population of 634.596, Cheongju is the largest city in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Cheongju
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cheongju in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 275 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Cheongju, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Cheongju
Plane
When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
Located 15 km from the city centre, Cheongju Osong is the busiest station in Cheongju. Another popular train station is Cheongju, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 111 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Seoul.
Airlines serving Cheongju
Where to stay in popular areas of Cheongju
Hiring a car in Cheongju
Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,299 and ₹ 1,733. The most frequently booked car type in Cheongju is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.