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South Korea car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Wheego

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 297

Cheapest price per day

R526
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Popular car types in South Korea

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There are currently 976 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 296 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is medium car at R526 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R1 201+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R526+

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Standard

Standard

R532+

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Full-size

Full-size

R795+

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People carrier

People carrier

R942+

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Mini

Mini

R595+

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Premium

Premium

R1 502+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R942+

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Best car hire deals found in South Korea

Volkswagen T-ROCR526/day
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 10/30/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR532/day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 10/30/26
Kia PicantoR595/day
Kia Picanto
Found 10/30/26

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 R629, which is about 1 297% 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? March is the cheapest month, costing about R662 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R868. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R668

February

R740

March

R662

April

R712

May

R773

June

R707

July

R829

August

R829

September

R762

October

R784

November

R668

December

R868

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 SUV cars (Kia Sportage 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 R1 152/day, Avis is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 80% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R1 565/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 R665/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 (R32+).

Electric

Electric

R150+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R90+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R32+

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