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South Korea car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 163

Cheapest price per day

R442
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Popular car types in South Korea

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 878+

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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 6 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R634, which is about 1 280% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?

In South Korea, the most affordable car hire company right now is Yesaway, offering prices from just R42,80/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R44,44/day.

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 R639 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R865. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R639

February

R720

March

R655

April

R698

May

R747

June

R693

July

R806

August

R806

September

R752

October

R838

November

R650

December

R865

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 (Hyundai Santa Fe 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 R751/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 50% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R1 265/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 R614/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 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R121+).

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Electric

R150+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R121+

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