The rental office is about a 10-minute walk from Luodong Station on the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA), or about 3 minutes from the Luodong Bus Terminal. It's located on a main street, so it's easy to find. When you give your name, they'll ask for your passport, Japanese driver's license, and a Chinese translation of your driver's license issued by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation). For gasoline, they give you a card for affiliated gas stations, which you use for cashless payments. Payment is settled upon return. This time, I didn't refuel before returning the car, and paid at the rental office based on the mileage. The car was a LUXGEN U6GT crossover SUV from a Taiwanese manufacturer. It's probably comparable to a Toyota RAV4. Just like when renting in Japan, the first thing to do is check the car. It's a good idea to take pictures of any scratches or dents beforehand. It was easy to drive, the brakes worked well, and my trip to the Taiwan Mountains was very comfortable. They have rental offices all over Taiwan, and it seems you can return the car to a different office. The staff were friendly, and I would like to use their service again next time.
Our guide, Jennifer, and the driver were both very kind, and it was a wonderful trip where we could enjoy nature and see amazing scenery. They also took us to a delicious beef noodle restaurant for lunch, which made for a great memory.
A truly perfect two-day trip to Tainan! Thanks to our driver, Brother Su, for leading the way; every single one of our recommended restaurants was a hit. We ate our way from the city center to the Nanxi mountain area, caught the last of the cherry blossoms in full bloom (a sight to behold in Thailand), and visited the majestic Wanfo Temple. The lemon chicken at the end was a delightful surprise. This chartered tour made for a perfect ending to our "Taste of the Ancient Capital, Zen Journey in the Mountain City"!
The weather was great that day, the temperature was pleasant, and we even saw dolphins – definitely worth the ticket price!
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Hualien City Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Hualien City year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 19.2–24°C, warm and comfortable climate with less rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: flower viewing, cycling, hiking. Suggested clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 26.5–27.4°C, high temperature and relatively dry, abundant sunshine. Common activities: swimming, water activities, mountain climbing. Suggested clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun-protective clothing, hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 21.8–26.6°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, October is the rainiest month. Common activities: maple leaf viewing, seaside activities, enjoying local cuisine. Suggested clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 16.5–18.5°C, mild and comfortable, very little rainfall. Common activities: whale and dolphin watching, hot springs, visiting museums. Suggested clothing: light and warm clothing.
Hualien City climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 22.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 97 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
Hualien City monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.5°C
2
February
18.5°C
2.1
March
19.2°C
1.8
April
24°C
3.5
May
23.9°C
10
June
26.5°C
5.4
July
27.4°C
18
August
27.1°C
3.2
September
26.6°C
12.2
October
24.7°C
31
November
21.8°C
6.7
December
17.4°C
1.9
Hualien City weather for the next seven days
5/8
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
26.5°C/18.2°C
5/9
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
22.8°C/21.2°C
5/10
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
24.4°C/21.4°C
5/11
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
26.8°C/19.3°C
5/12
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
27°C/18.6°C
5/13
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
24.6°C/20.5°C
5/14
Thursday
Moderate rain
22°C/19.8°C
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