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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 2 February 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 R654 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R895. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R654

February

R665

March

R686

April

R745

May

R831

June

R772

July

R831

August

R852

September

R777

October

R858

November

R670

December

R895

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 164 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 2 February 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

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•164 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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Cartago Rent A Car

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 2 February 2026.

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

    With an average price of R575/day, Wheego is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 50% 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.

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