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

When to visit Pohang

Pohang in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pohang in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5197
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 Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

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 Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Pohang

USNUlsan
TAEDaegu
PUSBusan Gimhae

Airlines serving Pohang

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (176 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pohang

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Pohang

Hiring a car in Pohang

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,604 and ₹ 2,138. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pohang, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,604 and ₹ 2,138. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pohang, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.