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South Korea car hires in 2026

Most popular company

The Safe Rent A Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$37
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Popular car types in South Korea

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In South Korea, there are 976 active hire locations from 296 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea in the past week - currently priced from $37/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$61+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$42+

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Standard

Standard

$47+

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Full-size

Full-size

$51+

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People mover

People mover

$56+

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Mini

Mini

$37+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$80+

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Luxury

Luxury

$128+

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Best car hire deals found in South Korea

Toyota Yaris$37/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/31/26
Toyota Camry$42/day
Toyota Camry
Found 10/30/26
Toyota Corolla$45/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/31/26

Cheapflights insights for South Korea car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Korea, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Korea?

Book your car hire in South Korea 22 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $57/day on average when booked 22 days ahead, which saves you 19% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?

Jeju One Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Korea with deals as low as $25.15/day found in the past two weeks. Cartago Rent A Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $32.26/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea is March, when you can expect to pay $59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Korea is December ($74/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$60

February

$66

March

$59

April

$68

May

$68

June

$64

July

$71

August

$71

September

$71

October

$70

November

$60

December

$74

What car do most people hire in South Korea?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Korea are the following: Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?

Avis has 53 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Jeju Samsung Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 1.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in South Korea?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in South Korea, start with Jeju City, where rates average $35/day. You can also find good prices in Seoul ($46/day), Incheon ($48/day), and Busan ($62/day).

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Top hire agencies in South Korea

Hertz

7.8
Good
22 reviews•88 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
20 reviews•53 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Budget

5.5
Fair
8 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Jeju Samsung Rent A Car

1 location
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Hyundaetour Rent A Car

3 locations
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Dawon Rental Car Mapo Branch

1 location
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Gyungil Rent A Car

3 locations
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Gogo Rent A Car

8 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea?

    The most popular car hire company at South Korea is Wheego. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at $49/day about 53% more people book with Wheego than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Korea?

    When visiting South Korea, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Jeju City where rental cars typically will cost around $66/day (26% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in South Korea was found in Jeju City for just $48/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Korea?

    Cars in South Korea are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in South Korea

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($23+).

Electric

Electric

$49+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$64+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$23+

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