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

Cheongju travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheongju

With a population of 634.596, Cheongju is the largest city in Chungcheongbuk-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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cheongju has to offer.

When to visit Cheongju

Cheongju in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4602
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheongju in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4602
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cheongju 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 -8 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 275 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Cheongju, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.

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How to Get to Cheongju

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 111 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 111 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Cheongju

CJJCheongju
WJUWonJu

Airlines serving Cheongju

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (852 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (51 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air)
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (7 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheongju

From 5-star hotels such as the Enford Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Museo, Cheongju offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,996 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,203 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheongju

Hiring a car in Cheongju

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheongju, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheongju, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.