Daegu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daegu

With a population of 2.57 million, Daegu is the largest city in Daegu, 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 Daegu has to offer.

When to visit Daegu

Daegu in December
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daegu in December
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Daegu in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Daegu, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Daegu

Plane

When flying to Daegu, you’ll arrive at Daegu (TAE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Daegu from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 47h 40m.

Train

The train station in Daegu is called Daegu Dongdaegu, and is located 2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Daegu is to pick up a car rental from Seoul, which is about 146 miles from Daegu. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Seoul.

Bus

Daegu’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Daegu, you’ll arrive at Daegu (TAE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Daegu from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 47h 40m.

Train

The train station in Daegu is called Daegu Dongdaegu, and is located 2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Daegu is to pick up a car rental from Seoul, which is about 146 miles from Daegu. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Seoul.

Bus

Daegu’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Daegu

Airlines serving Daegu

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air China
Good (32 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (268 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (103 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
HK Express
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daegu

From 5-star hotels such as the Daegu Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Daegu February Hotel Dongseongro, Daegu offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daegu

Most booked hotels in Daegu

Daegu Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 668 reviews)
$201+
Hotel Interburgo Daegu
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 763 reviews)
$99+
Eldis Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$67+
Inter-Burgo Exco Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 674 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Daegu

Renting a car in Daegu costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.88 per gallon in Daegu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.60 and $78.13.

Renting a car in Daegu costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.88 per gallon in Daegu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.60 and $78.13.