Fukuoka travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fukuoka
With a population of 1.39 million, Fukuoka is the largest city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fukuoka has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fukuoka
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When to visit Fukuoka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fukuoka in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fukuoka, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
How to Get to Fukuoka
Plane
When flying to Fukuoka, you’ll arrive at Fukuoka (FUK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fukuoka from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 9h 25m.
Train
The train station in Fukuoka is called Fukuoka Hakata, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Fukuoka is to pick up a car rental from Kumamoto, which is about 57 miles from Fukuoka. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Kumamoto.
Airlines serving Fukuoka
Where to stay in Fukuoka
Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Shin Iizuka Station Hotel and Nissei Hotel Fukuoka. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fukuoka, with prices from $22 to $201 per night. Hakata-ku is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fukuoka are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fukuoka
Most booked hotels in Fukuoka
Renting a car in Fukuoka
Renting a car in Fukuoka costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Fukuoka.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Fukuoka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fukuoka, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.