With a population of 1.48 million, Daejeon is the largest city in Daejeon, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daejeon has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Daejeon 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 -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 297 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Daejeon, with an average rainfall of 29 mm.
Although Daejeon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 28 miles from Daejeon. The shortest flight to Daejeon from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 6h 50m.
The train station in Daejeon is called Daejeon, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Daejeon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 88 miles from Daejeon. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Seoul.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel D Edition to great affordable options like the Boutique Hotel Lacky, Daejeon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,355 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Empress Hotel and The Shourin in Daejeon.
Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Daejeon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,301 and ₹ 1,734. The most frequently booked car type in Daejeon is Mini (Hyundai Casper 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.