Car hire in South Korea

A cheaper month to rent a car in South Korea is March, when the average cost per day is $1,246. If that doesn’t work for you, try searching for another month you'd like to travel in and compare deals today.

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Car hire in South Korea: FAQs

Do I need extra insurance to rent a car in South Korea?

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.

What age do you need to be to hire a car in South Korea?

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.

What is the best car rental company in South Korea?

Our travellers best rated car hire company in South Korea is Avis. You can rent a car with them for $0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.

What documents do I need to hire a car in South Korea?

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.

How much does it cost to rent a car in South Korea?

It depends on where in South Korea you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Jeju, Seoul and Busan.

In Jeju, it costs around $753 per day or $3,395 per week.

In Seoul, it costs around $1,689 per day or $8,687 per week.

In Busan, it costs around $1,480 per day or $10,450 per week.

How do I hire a car in South Korea?

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.

Can I rent a car in South Korea long term?

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.

Do I need a credit card to hire a car in South Korea?

You may need a credit card to rent a car in South Korea. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

Is it expensive to hire a car in South Korea?

It depends where in South Korea you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Jeju. On average, it costs $753 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $635 per day.

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.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in South Korea are TamRa, jeju one car and SOCAR. The cheapest company we've found is Mr rent a car. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

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 Yeosu.

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.