Tainan City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tainan City

With a population of 771,235, Tainan City is the largest city in Tainan, Taiwan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tainan City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tainan City

West Central District is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Tainan City. These include popular favorites such as 㕩肉舖PANKOKO 燒肉專門店 PANKOKO燒肉專門店 (台南市中西區民族路二段317巷36號), 酒王府有限公司 赤崁中藥行Speakeasy Bar (台南市中西區赤嵌街45號巷3號) and 貳樓 台南店 (台南市中西區中華西路二段579號). If you’re looking for affordable options, 輕井澤鍋物 台南店 (台南市安平區中華西路二段7號) and 刷鍋 台南總店 (台南市南區鹽埕路291巷94弄10號2f) are great picks.

When to visit Tainan City

Tainan City in April
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tainan City in April
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tainan City in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 15.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tainan City, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Tainan City

Plane

When flying to Tainan City, you’ll arrive at Tainan City (TNN), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tainan City from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

The train station in Tainan City is called Tainan City Tainan Hsr Station, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tainan City is to pick up a car rental from Taipei City, which is about 163 miles from Tainan City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Taipei City.

Plane

When flying to Tainan City, you’ll arrive at Tainan City (TNN), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tainan City from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

The train station in Tainan City is called Tainan City Tainan Hsr Station, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tainan City is to pick up a car rental from Taipei City, which is about 163 miles from Tainan City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Taipei City.

Airlines serving Tainan City

Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (50 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (258 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (835 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (671 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (99 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Air Macau
Good (6 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tainan City

From 5-star hotels such as the Crowne Plaza Tainan to great affordable options like the D D Hotel, Tainan City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $98 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 821space and Tie Dao Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tainan City, with prices from $7 to $123 per night. West Central District is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tainan City are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tainan City

Most booked hotels in Tainan City

U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 6085 reviews)
$25+
Silks Place Tainan
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4188 reviews)
$109+
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 8041 reviews)
$80+
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3260 reviews)
$113+
Queena Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 710 reviews)
$75+
Liho Hotel Tainan
3 stars
Good (7.3, 7193 reviews)
$20+

Renting a car in Tainan City

Renting a car in Tainan City costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Tainan City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tainan City, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tainan City costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Tainan City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tainan City, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.