Car hire in South Korea

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South Korea car hire at a glance

Most popular provider예스렌트카
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentMarch
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Korea could cost, we've pulled prices from Jeju.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is March, when the average cost per day is 329 kr. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is 359 kr. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Korea is October.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Korea could cost, we've pulled prices from Jeju.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in South Korea

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in South Korea is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in South Korea is 예스렌트카. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with 예스렌트카.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are 80 kr a day and 561 kr a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in South Korea you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of South Korea. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in South Korea is Jeju. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Jeju.

Hire a car long term in South Korea

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in South Korea with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in South Korea: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in South Korea, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in South Korea you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in South Korea is HI RENT A CAR. You can rent a car with them for 734 kr on average per day.

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The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in South Korea depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in South Korea, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in South Korea. First, you need to decide where in South Korea you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in South Korea. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in South Korea you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Jeju. On average, it costs 383 kr per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 80 kr per day.