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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R614

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 1/6 and drop-off date of 19/6. 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 29 March 2026.

Most popular company

Wheego

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R570

Cheapest price per day

R614
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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 29 March 2026.
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There are currently 857 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 263 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is medium car at R614 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R614+

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Standard

Standard

R679+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 087+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 087+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 244+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 019+

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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 129. Data was last updated on 29 March 2026.
Toyota AvanzaR614/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 03/28/26
Audi A3R679/day
5
4
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Audi A3
Found 03/28/26
Volkswagen TiguanR1 019/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Tiguan
Found 03/28/26

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? January is the cheapest month, costing about R690 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R946. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R690

February

R769

March

R718

April

R769

May

R889

June

R815

July

R878

August

R912

September

R821

October

R923

November

R712

December

R946

What car do most people hire in South Korea?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Korea. Intermediate 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 160 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 29 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews•13 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

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•160 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

4,3
Mediocre
6 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,3

Cartago Rent A Car

7 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 29 March 2026.

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

    With an average price of R448/day, Wheego is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 67% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R570/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 R469/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

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 29 March 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 (R69+).

Electric

Electric

R69+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R100+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R158+

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