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

Pohang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pohang

With a population of 500.000, Pohang is the largest city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pohang has to offer.

When to visit Pohang

Pohang in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4483
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pohang in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4483
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pohang in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 186 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Pohang, with an average rainfall of 29 mm.

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How to Get to Pohang

Plane

When flying to Pohang, you’ll arrive at Pohang (KPO), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pohang is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 271 km from Pohang. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Bus

Pohang’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pohang, you’ll arrive at Pohang (KPO), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pohang is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 271 km from Pohang. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Bus

Pohang’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pohang

USNUlsan
TAEDaegu
PUSBusan Gimhae

Airlines serving Pohang

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (141 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pohang

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Renaissance Hotel Pohang and Commodore Hotel Pohang.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pohang

Hiring a car in Pohang

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Pohang (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 Pohang is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Pohang (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 Pohang is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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