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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R839

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South Korea car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 173

Cheapest price per day

R839
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Popular car types in South Korea

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There are currently 980 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 297 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is SUV at R839 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Standard

Standard

R1 420+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 272+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 221+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 484+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R839+

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Best car hire deals found in South Korea

Hyundai TucsonR839/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 09/19/26
Ford RangerR1 272/day
Ford Ranger
Found 09/19/26
Nissan AlmeraR1 420/day
Nissan Almera
Found 09/19/26

Cheapflights insights for South Korea car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Korea, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Korea?

To get the best deal on car hire in South Korea, book about 22 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R634, which is about 1 289% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea?

Planning to hire a car in South Korea? January is the cheapest month, costing about R644 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R867. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R645

February

R726

March

R661

April

R699

May

R753

June

R693

July

R812

August

R812

September

R737

October

R829

November

R655

December

R867

What car do most people hire in South Korea?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Korea. Standard cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?

Avis has 53 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Jeju Samsung Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 1.

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Top rental agencies in South Korea

Hertz

7,8
Good
22 reviews•88 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

8,0

Avis

6,3
Okay
20 reviews•53 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Budget

5,5
Fair
8 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,7

Jeju Samsung Rent A Car

1 location
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Hyundaetour Rent A Car

3 locations
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Dawon Rental Car Mapo Branch

1 location
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Gyungil Rent A Car

3 locations
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Gogo Rent A Car

8 locations
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Car hire FAQs

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

    With an average price of R757/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 50% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in South Korea?

    At R1 275/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Seoul than any other city in South Korea. The cheapest price found in South Korea was for R619/day in Seoul.

  • 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

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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 (R62+).

Electric

Electric

R150+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R90+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R62+

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