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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R1 809

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 21/7 and drop-off date of 26/7. 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 8 June 2026.

Most popular company

Bella Jeju

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 131

Cheapest price per day

R1 809
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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 8 June 2026.
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There are currently 973 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 luxury car at R1 809 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

People carrier

People carrier

R1 591+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 809+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 998+

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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 R1 904. Data was last updated on 8 June 2026.
BMW M3R1 809/day
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BMW M3
Found 06/06/26
Toyota HiluxR1 998/day
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Toyota Hilux
Found 06/06/26

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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R694, which is about 1 367% 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 R666 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R914. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R666

February

R743

March

R683

April

R732

May

R771

June

R765

July

R859

August

R875

September

R782

October

R881

November

R688

December

R914

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 SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

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

Avis has 48 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.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South Korea, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 168 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2026.
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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 8 June 2026.

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

Avis

6,2
Okay
21 reviews•48 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,3

Budget

5,1
Fair
7 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,1

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2026.

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

    At R686/day, it is 41% cheaper on average to rent a car in Jeju City than any other city in South Korea. The cheapest price found in South Korea was for R412/day in Jeju City.

  • 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 8 June 2026.
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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 Electric being the cheapest (R96+).

Electric

Electric

R96+

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Hybrid

R156+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R110+

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