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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from $23

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Korea with a pick-up date of 24/12 and drop-off date of 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 18 December 2024.

Most popular company

SJ Rent Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$52

Cheapest price per day

$23

South Korea car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South Korea, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 365 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Price

$31 - $75

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 18 December 2024.

January

$44

February

$79

March

$65

April

$66

May

$77

June

$79

July

$88

August

$85

September

$74

October

$69

November

$49

December

$57

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 18 December 2024.

In South Korea, there are 770 active hire locations from 248 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea in the past week - currently priced from $23/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for hire 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 18 December 2024.

Small cars

$52 - $76

All Car Types

$91 - $127

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $68/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$76/day). In fact, March is about 25% 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, hiring a small car saves you 35% 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. Here are the best South Korea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $108/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Korea (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$154/day). In fact, August is about 24% 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, hiring a medium car is 2% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Korea medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $173/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Korea (~$142/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$236/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a large car is 39% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Korea large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $111/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Korea (~$96/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$151/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a SUV is 5% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Korea SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $169/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Korea (~$123/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$214/day). In fact, November is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a van is 38% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Korea van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $113/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Korea (~$226/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$233/day). In fact, March is about 98% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a luxury car is 8% more expensive. 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. Here are the best South Korea luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Micra$23/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Toyota Corolla$36/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Mitsubishi Eclipse$60/day
4
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Eclipse

Top hire 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 18 December 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in South Korea, including those that serve Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in South Korea, including locations around Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City.

LOTTE rent-a-car

165 locations

Hertz

87 locations

Avis

49 locations

Sk Rent A Car

17 locations

Budget

16 locations

Hi Rent

13 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9 locations

Best South Korea car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Korea. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Korea with an average daily rate of $122. Data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in South Korea, including locations near Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Nissan Micra$23/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Hyundai Ioniq$35/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai Ioniq$36/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq

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 18 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Korea?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Yesaway (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Jeju Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Korea.

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Korea is SJ Rent Car. With prices on MINI starting at $21/day about 556% more people book with SJ Rent Car 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 $49/day (27% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in South Korea was found in Jeju City for just $42/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.

Small car hires in South Korea

Find small car hire deals in South Korea from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in South Korea cost an average of $49 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
Nissan Micra$23/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$24/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$24/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Car hires by fuel type in South Korea

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Korea. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 18 December 2024.

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 ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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