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 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 214 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Daegu, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.
How to Get to Daegu
Plane
When flying to Daegu, you’ll arrive at Daegu (TAE), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Daegu from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 10h 50m.
Train
The train station in Daegu is called Daegu Dongdaegu, and is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Daegu is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 235 km from Daegu. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.
Bus
Daegu’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
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 S$ 65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 152 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Empathy Guesthouse and Daegu Goodstay Herotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Daegu
Most booked hotels in Daegu
Hiring a car in Daegu
Expect to pay S$ 1.76 per litre in Daegu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 21.12 and S$ 28.15. The most frequently booked car type in Daegu is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Avante or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.