Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Daejeon travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Daejeon to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Daejeon

Daejeon in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daejeon in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7375
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Daejeon

Plane

Although Daejeon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 44 km from Daejeon. The shortest flight to Daejeon from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Train

The train station in Daejeon is called Daejeon, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Daejeon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 142 km from Daejeon. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

Although Daejeon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 44 km from Daejeon. The shortest flight to Daejeon from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Train

The train station in Daejeon is called Daejeon, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Daejeon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 142 km from Daejeon. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Daejeon

CJJCheongju
TAEDaegu

Airlines serving Daejeon

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (141 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Good (13 reviews)
HK Express
Good (41 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daejeon

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,755 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Empress Hotel and Shourin Hotel Daejeon by Aank.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daejeon

Most booked hotels in Daejeon

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LOTTE City Hotel Daejeon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,287+
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Toyoko Inn Daejeon Government Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,513+
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Benikea Hotel Daelim
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,321+
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Hiring a car in Daejeon

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. The most frequently booked car type in Daejeon is Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Avante or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. The most frequently booked car type in Daejeon is Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Avante or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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