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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R1 734

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 15/1 and drop-off date of 16/1. 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 2026

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 10 January 2026.

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 10 January 2026.
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There are currently 820 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 SUV at R1 734 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Full-size

Full-size

R3 986+

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People carrier

People carrier

R2 001+

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Luxury

Luxury

R3 986+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 734+

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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 R3 236. Data was last updated on 10 January 2026.
Toyota HiluxR1 734/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux
Found 01/08/26
Ford RangerR3 986/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Found 01/09/26
Mercedes-Benz CLAR3 986/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Found 01/09/26

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.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Korea? November is the cheapest month, costing about R694 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R897. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R721

February

R705

March

R710

April

R782

May

R859

June

R787

July

R848

August

R881

September

R798

October

R881

November

R694

December

R897

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 Accent 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 88.

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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 10 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Sk Rent A Car

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•19 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Bella Jeju

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,5

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,5

Hertz

7,8
Good
23 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

LOTTE rent-a-car

7,2
Good
3 reviews•163 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

6,8

Avis

6,1
Okay
22 reviews•48 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,2

Budget

4,8
Mediocre
5 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,8

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 10 January 2026.

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

    With an average price of R672/day, Yesaway is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 33% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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. Deals were last updated on 10 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R150+

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