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

Suwon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Suwon

With a population of 1.24 million, Suwon is the largest city in Gyeonggi-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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Suwon has to offer.

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When to visit Suwon

Suwon in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Suwon in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Suwon

Plane

Although Suwon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Seoul All airports (SEL), which is located 32 km from Suwon. The shortest flight to Suwon from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 17h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Suwon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 33 km from Suwon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Plane

Although Suwon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Seoul All airports (SEL), which is located 32 km from Suwon. The shortest flight to Suwon from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 17h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Suwon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 33 km from Suwon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Airports near Suwon

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Airlines serving Suwon

KLM
Good (1,575 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)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Suwon

Average rates range from around £27 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £16 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Symphony Hotel and S Stay Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Suwon

Most booked hotels in Suwon

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Novotel Ambassador Suwon
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Suwon
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Suwon

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Suwon (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.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Suwon (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.

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