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. Daejeon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Daejeon

Daejeon in April
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daejeon in April
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Daejeon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 141 km from Daejeon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Daejeon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 141 km from Daejeon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Airports near Daejeon

CJJCheongju
TAEDaegu

Airlines serving Daejeon

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,916 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,527 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (562 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (48 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
HK Express
Good (47 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daejeon

Average rates range from around £32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Daejeon Dunsan Hotel Wesley & Bourbon and Kyungha Spa Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daejeon

Most booked hotels in Daejeon

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Hotelmeteor
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Daejeon

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.63 and £16.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Daejeon, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.63 and £16.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Daejeon, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.