With a population of 1.52 million, Kaohsiung City is the largest city in Kaohsiung, Taiwan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 34 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaohsiung City has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, 龍鶴家 (高雄市鼓山區青海路277號) and Luigi 路易奇| Cris Steakhouse 格禮氏牛排 (高雄市前金區五福三路57號8樓) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaohsiung City in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kaohsiung City, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
When flying to Kaohsiung City, you’ll arrive at Kaohsiung City (KHH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kaohsiung City from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 4h 30m.
The train station in Kaohsiung City is called Kaohsiung City Zuoying Hsr Station, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Kaohsiung City is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 184 miles from Kaohsiung City. You’ll find branches of Yung Sheng Car Rental and CARBOOKING, among others, in Taipei City.
From 5-star hotels such as the H2o Hotel to great affordable options like the Kindness Hotel - Sandou II, Kaohsiung City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 525 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Riverside Hotel and Pineapple Backpackers Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kaohsiung City, with prices from RM 52 to RM 1,028 per night. Lingya District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kaohsiung City are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Kaohsiung City costs RM 289 per day, on average, or RM 9,833 if you want to hire it for 34 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Kaohsiung City.
Expect to pay RM 4.67 per litre in Kaohsiung City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 56.01 and RM 74.67. The most frequently booked car type in Kaohsiung City is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.