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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R571

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 19/12. 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 2025

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 20 November 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 20 November 2025.
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There are currently 817 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 261 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is medium car at R571 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R571+

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Standard

Standard

R693+

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Full-size

Full-size

R707+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 267+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 580+

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Mini

Mini

R591+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 301+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 271+

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Compare car hire deals in South Korea by type

Here are the best South Korea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki SwiftR591/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 11/19/25
Hyundai AtosR695/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 11/18/25
Hyundai i10R1 281/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 11/18/25

Best car hire deals found in South Korea

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Korea. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Korea with an average daily rate of R1 319. Data was last updated on 20 November 2025.
Toyota Corolla QuestR571/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 11/19/25
Hyundai AtosR591/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 11/19/25
Toyota CorollaR693/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 11/19/25

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.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Korea? February is the cheapest month, costing about R734 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R918. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R803

February

R734

March

R746

April

R820

May

R901

June

R837

July

R883

August

R918

September

R832

October

R918

November

R746

December

R855

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. Economy cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

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

LOTTE rent-a-car has 163 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 89.

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Top rental 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 20 November 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•10 locations
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Sk Rent A Car

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•19 locations
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Bella Jeju

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•6 locations
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Hertz

7,8
Good
23 reviews•89 locations
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LOTTE rent-a-car

7,2
Good
3 reviews•163 locations
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Avis

6,2
Okay
22 reviews•48 locations
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Budget

4,8
Mediocre
5 reviews•16 locations
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Tago Car Rental

7 locations
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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 20 November 2025.

  • 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

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 20 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R56+).

Electric

Electric

R207+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R56+

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