Incheon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Incheon

With a population of 2.63 million, Incheon is the largest city in Incheon, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Incheon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Incheon

Incheon in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Incheon in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Incheon in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Incheon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Incheon

Plane

When flying to Incheon, you’ll arrive at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Incheon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Incheon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 27 km from Incheon. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

When flying to Incheon, you’ll arrive at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Incheon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Incheon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 27 km from Incheon. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Incheon

Airlines serving Incheon

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (261 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (836 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (8 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Jeju Air
Excellent (22 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (3 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (13 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Incheon

From 5-star hotels such as the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort to great affordable options like the Landmark Songdo Stay, Incheon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 219 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Tour Incheon Airport Hotel & Suites and Hotel Hue Loft.

Where to stay in popular areas of Incheon

Most booked hotels in Incheon

Grand Hyatt Incheon
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 178+
Nest Hotel Incheon
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
Golden Tulip Incheon Airport Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
Orakai Songdo Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+

Hiring a car in Incheon

Hiring a car in Incheon costs S$ 99 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Incheon.

Expect to pay S$ 1.76 per litre in Incheon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 21.10 and S$ 28.13. The most frequently booked car type in Incheon is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Incheon costs S$ 99 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Incheon.

Expect to pay S$ 1.76 per litre in Incheon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 21.10 and S$ 28.13. The most frequently booked car type in Incheon is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.