Taipei City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Taipei City
With 7,87 million inhabitants, Taipei City is the most populous city in Taiwan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taipei City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Taipei City
Where to Eat in Taipei City
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When to visit Taipei City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Taipei City in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 11.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Taipei City, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Taipei City
Plane
Taipei City is served by 2 airports: Taipei City Sung Shan (TSA) and Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). The closest to downtown Taipei City is Taipei City Sung Shan, which is located 5 km from the city center. Further away is Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, 28 km from the center of Taipei City.
Train
The train station in Taipei City is called Taipei City Taipei Main Station, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Taipei City is to pick up a car rental from Kaohsiung City, which is about 296 km from Taipei City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Kaohsiung City.
Airports near Taipei City
Airlines serving Taipei City
Where to stay in Taipei City
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei to great affordable options like the Link World Hotel, Taipei City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include T.O. Hotel Chengde and Galaxy Mini Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Taipei City, with prices from $22 to $598 per night. Da’an District is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Taipei City are about 196% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Da’an District - In Taipei City’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hej Taipei, Les Suites Taipei - Da An and Madison Taipei Hotel.
Beitou District - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Aloft Taipei Beitou, The Gaia Hotel - Taipei and Aqua Bella Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Beitou District is $36.
Zhongshan District - Link World Hotel, Horizon Inn and Cityinn Hotel Plus Fuxing N.Rd. Branch have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Zhongshan District will cost you about $21 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taipei City
Most booked hotels in Taipei City
Renting a car in Taipei City
Renting a car in Taipei City costs $87 per day, on average, or $349 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.60 per gallon in Taipei City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.15 and $57.54. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taipei City, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.