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Car hire in South Korea

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in South Korea

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find South Korea car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

South Korea car hire at a glance

Most popular providerSK rent a car
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points36, Jeju is most popular
Cheapest price found£21 per day, Seoul
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Korea could cost, we've pulled prices from Seoul.

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Airports in South Korea

If you’re flying to South Korea it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Jeju Airport

From
£6
per day

Car hire at Gimpo International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Incheon International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Gimhae International Airport

From
£31
per day

Car hire at Jinju Airport

From
£37
per day

Car hire at Yeosu Airport

From
£42
per day

Car hire at Gwangju Airport

From
£42
per day

Car hire at Ulsan Airport

From
£42
per day

Car hire at Jeju Airport

From
£6
per day

Car hire at Gimpo International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Incheon International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Gimhae International Airport

From
£31
per day

Car hire at Jinju Airport

From
£37
per day

Car hire at Yeosu Airport

From
£42
per day

Car hire at Gwangju Airport

From
£42
per day

Car hire at Ulsan Airport

From
£42
per day

Find the best car rental deal in South Korea

Economy cars in Jeju

4-5 doors
From
£7
per day

Intermediate cars in Jeju

4-5 doors
From
£7
per day

Fullsize cars in Jeju

Passenger van
From
£9
per day

Mini cars in Jeju

4-5 doors
From
£10
per day

Premium cars in Jeju

4-5 doors
From
£10
per day

Compact cars in Jeju

4-5 doors
From
£12
per day

Economy cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£21
per day

Compact cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£21
per day

Intermediate cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£28
per day

Mini cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£33
per day

Fullsize cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£48
per day

Premium cars in Seoul

4-5 doors
From
£78
per day

Compact cars in Gwangju

4-5 doors
From
£23
per day

Intermediate cars in Gwangju

4-5 doors
From
£31
per day

Economy cars in Gwangju

SUV
From
£42
per day

Fullsize cars in Gwangju

4-5 doors
From
£101
per day

Premium cars in Gwangju

4-5 doors
From
£136
per day

Intermediate cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£30
per day

Economy cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£31
per day

Compact cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£32
per day

Mini cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£35
per day

Fullsize cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£49
per day

Premium cars in Busan

4-5 doors
From
£78
per day

Compact cars in Yongin

4-5 doors
From
£31
per day

Intermediate cars in Yongin

4-5 doors
From
£36
per day

Fullsize cars in Yongin

4-5 doors
From
£101
per day

Premium cars in Yongin

4-5 doors
From
£127
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in South Korea

The cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is April, when the average cost per day is £23. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is £28. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in South Korea is August.
Apr
£23
May
£29
Jun
£31
Jul
£28
Aug
£47
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in South Korea could cost, we've pulled prices from Jeju.

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HI RENT A CAR
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Hertz
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TamRa
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Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
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Easy collection
HI RENT A CAR
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Hertz
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Easy collection
TamRa
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Easy collection

Car hire in South Korea: FAQs

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.
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.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in South Korea is Avis. You can rent a car with them for £69 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.
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.
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 £24 per day or £150 per week.

In Seoul, it costs around £48 per day or £249 per week.

In Busan, it costs around £67 per day or £407 per week.
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.
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.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in South Korea. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in South Korea you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Jeju. On average, it costs £24 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £7 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.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in South Korea is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

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

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are £21 a day and £10 a week.

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 Seoul.

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.

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