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South Korea car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Korea. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Most common car type

Intermediate

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Korea?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Korea and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

January

R1 403

February

R1 348

March

R1 384

April

R1 421

May

R1 421

June

R1 421

July

R1 421

August

R1 421

September

R1 421

October

R1 384

November

R1 403

December

R1 330

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is December. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in South Korea

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Korea and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 461+

Full-size

Full-size

R2 274+

Luxury

Luxury

R5 629+

Compare available car types for rental in South Korea

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Korea to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Small cars

R811 - R1 783

All Car Types

R1 201 - R3 442

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of R758/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~R811/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 783/day). In fact, April is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, renting a small car saves you 60% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of R1 015/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Korea (~R1 240/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 761/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, renting a medium car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in South Korea

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Korea known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Korea. Reviews were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the South Korea region, including those located within the Seoul, Incheon and Jeju City area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

LOTTE rent-a-car

155 locations

Hertz

87 locations

Avis

43 locations

SK렌트카

14 locations

Budget

10 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Euro Rental Car

8 locations

Sk Rent

8 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Korea?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Jeju Rent A Car (10,0 rating), Sk Rent A Car (9,0 rating) and LOTTE rent-a-car (9,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Korea.

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

    With an average price of R1 276/day, Sk Rent A Car is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 9% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 16 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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