Hualien City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hualien City

With a population of 350.468, Hualien City is the largest city in Hualien County, Taiwan 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 Hualien City to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hualien City

If you’re looking for affordable options, 火鍋世家 花蓮國聯店 (花蓮縣花蓮市國聯二路19號) and 小巷茉莉 MÔLi Café (花蓮縣花蓮市三民街62號) are great picks.

When to visit Hualien City

Hualien City in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hualien City in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hualien City in July, when the average temperature is 28 °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 15 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 430 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hualien City, with an average rainfall of 67 mm.

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How to Get to Hualien City

Plane

When flying to Hualien City, you’ll arrive at Hualien City (HUN), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hualien City is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 119 km from Hualien City. You’ll find branches of CHIH-HANG Car Rental and Good Car Rental, among others, in Taipei City.

Plane

When flying to Hualien City, you’ll arrive at Hualien City (HUN), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hualien City is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 119 km from Hualien City. You’ll find branches of CHIH-HANG Car Rental and Good Car Rental, among others, in Taipei City.

Airlines serving Hualien City

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,083 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,040 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (255 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,909 reviews)
China Southern
Good (144 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (379 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
Air China
Good (183 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hualien City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Corner House and Sleeping Boot Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hualien City

Most booked hotels in Hualien City

Kindness Hotel Hualien
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
Parkview Hotel Hualien
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
Lakeshore Hotel Hualien
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
Fullon Hotel Hualien
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 93+
Fish Hotel Hualien
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 50+

Hiring a car in Hualien City

Hiring a car in Hualien City costs S$ 36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.25 per litre in Hualien City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.93 and S$ 19.91. Economy (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hualien City, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hualien City costs S$ 36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.25 per litre in Hualien City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.93 and S$ 19.91. Economy (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hualien City, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.