Mid-Range Travel Guide: Daejeon

Accommodation

$45-90 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, business hotels, or quality guesthouses

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining, hotel breakfast, occasional Korean BBQ

Transportation

$10-25 per day

Public transport with occasional taxis, KTX train day trips, rideshares

Activities

$20-60 per day

Museum entries, cultural sites, guided city tours, shopping districts

Eat at university district food courts and local markets instead of tourist areas for typically 40-60% savings on meals

Use the public bus and subway system instead of taxis - usually costs 80-90% less for daily transportation

Visit museums and cultural sites on designated free or discount days, typically saving $5-15 per attraction

Stay in accommodations near universities or residential areas rather than city center for 30-50% lower rates

Shop at convenience stores and local supermarkets for snacks and drinks instead of tourist shops for 50-70% savings

Take advantage of free walking areas like Daejeon O-World surroundings and Yuseong Hot Springs district for entertainment

Relying solely on taxis for transportation instead of learning the public transit system - typically costs 4-5x more daily

Eating only in hotel restaurants and tourist districts rather than exploring local dining areas - usually 100-200% markup

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak seasons instead of advance planning - often 40-80% higher rates