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

Daejeon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daejeon

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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daejeon has to offer.

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When to visit Daejeon

Daejeon in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9427
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daejeon in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9427
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 Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

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 Europcar 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 Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

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 Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Daejeon

CJJCheongju
TAEDaegu

Airlines serving Daejeon

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 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)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 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 ₹ 4,209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,187 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

Hiring a car in Daejeon

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.