Gwangju travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gwangju
With a population of 1.42 million, Gwangju is the largest city in Gwangju, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gwangju deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Gwangju
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gwangju in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 251 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Gwangju, with an average rainfall of 33 mm.
How to Get to Gwangju
Plane
When flying to Gwangju, you’ll arrive at Gwangju (KWJ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Train
Located 3.0 km from the city centre, Gwangju Seogwangju is the busiest station in Gwangju. Another popular train station is Gwangju Songjeong, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gwangju is to pick up a car hire from Jeju City, which is about 185 km from Gwangju. You’ll find branches of Tamra and The Safe Rent A Car, among others, in Jeju City.
Airlines serving Gwangju
Where to stay in popular areas of Gwangju
Hiring a car in Gwangju
Expect to pay S$ 1.75 per litre in Gwangju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.89 and S$ 27.86. The most frequently booked car type in Gwangju 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.