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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from $26

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 26/11 and drop-off date of 3/12. 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 21 November 2024.

Most popular company

SJ Rent Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$26

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

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 21 November 2024.

Price

$35 - $110

Out of all the popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $35/day. Renting a car in Jeju City is 68% cheaper than renting one in Busan where the per day rate is around $110. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Korea to get a rental car in are: Incheon ($53/day), Seoul ($53/day), and Busan ($110/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Incheon should expect to spend around $53/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Korea is Incheon.

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 21 November 2024.

January

$41

February

$76

March

$64

April

$64

May

$75

June

$76

July

$86

August

$82

September

$72

October

$67

November

$46

December

$62

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 21 November 2024.

In South Korea, there are 771 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 $26/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 21 November 2024.

Small cars

$63 - $80

All Car Types

$98 - $123

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $70/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$80/day). In fact, June is about 12% 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 34% 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 (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$151/day). In fact, August is about 26% 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 $169/day. August 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 (~$216/day). In fact, August is about 16% 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 37% 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 $108/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Korea (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$126/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 1% 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 (~$132/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$207/day). In fact, November is about 23% 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.

To hire a luxury car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $109/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Korea (~$218/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$225/day). In fact, October 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 3% 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:

Hyundai i30$26/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Nissan Micra$35/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Hyundai i20$38/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 21 November 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in South Korea, including those that serve Seoul, Incheon and Jeju City. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in South Korea, including locations around Seoul, Incheon 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 21 November 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in South Korea, including locations near Seoul, Incheon and Jeju City. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i30$26/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla$34/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Mitsubishi Mirage$35/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 21 November 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 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 $75/day (20% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in South Korea was found in Busan for just $53/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 $62 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Nissan Micra$35/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$37/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Mitsubishi Mirage$39/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 21 November 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 ($17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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