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
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″.
How to Get to Daegu
Plane
When flying to Daegu, you’ll arrive at Daegu (TAE), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Daegu from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 30h 45m.
Train
The train station in Daegu is called Daegu Dongdaegu, and is located 3 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Daegu is to pick up a car rental from Seoul, which is about 235 km from Daegu. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Seoul.
Bus
Daegu’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Daegu
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 $96 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Daegu
Most booked hotels in Daegu
Renting a car in Daegu
Renting a car in Daegu costs $139 per day, on average, or $418 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. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Daegu, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.