Busan travel guide
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You're Going to Love Busan
With a population of 3.68 million, Busan is the largest city in Busan, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Busan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Busan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Busan in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 259 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Busan, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.
How to Get to Busan
Plane
When flying to Busan, you’ll arrive at Busan Gimhae (PUS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Busan from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 13h 50m.
Train
Located 8 miles from the city centre, Busan Haeundae is the busiest station in Busan. Another popular train station is Busan Bujeon, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Busan is to pick up a car rental from Jeju City, which is about 181 miles from Busan. You’ll find branches of Jeju Rent A Car and The Safe Rent A Car, among others, in Jeju City.
Airlines serving Busan
Where to stay in Busan
From 5-star hotels such as the Ananti at Busan Cove to great affordable options like the Fairfield by Marriott Busan Songdo Beach, Busan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 275 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Canvas Hostel and Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Busan, with prices from C$ 18 to C$ 447 per night. Haeundae-gu is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Busan are about 151% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Busan
Most booked hotels in Busan
Renting a car in Busan
Renting a car in Busan costs C$ 111 per day, on average, or C$ 222 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre in Busan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.86 and C$ 27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Busan is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.