Siheung시흥

The questions people ask first about Siheung, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetyVery safe by big-city standards; the real risks are tidal mudflats, unlit coastal paths after dark and long taxi rides between spread-out sights.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or kimbap lunch₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi base fare₩4,800 (≈ US$4)
• Metro or bus rideSubway ride₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩20,000–40,000 (≈ US$15–30)
• Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per person₩30,000 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩110,000 (≈ US$80)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩200,000 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

ICN Incheon International (Seohae Line and buses link the airport area to Siheung; allow 1–1.5 h by rail with a transfer (check)) · GMP Gimpo International (Domestic and short-haul; cross Seoul by subway to reach Siheung, about 1.5–2 h (check))

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed

Mid

₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed

High

₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Distances are real: Oido to Siheung City Hall is a long bus or taxi ride, not a walk.
• The coast is tidal mudflat: check tide times before walking out, and never cross a closed gate.
• Many small sights are farms, cafés or experience centres with irregular hours: confirm before travelling.
• Late-night taxi surcharge of 30% applies 23:00–04:00.Late-night taxi surcharge of 30% applies 11:00 PM–4:00 AM.