South Korea car hires in 2025
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 16 July 2025.
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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 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R846, which is about 1 558% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?
In South Korea, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bella Jeju, offering prices from just R742,15/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is The Safe Rent A Car, with rates starting at R811,82/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea?
Planning to hire a car in South Korea? February is the cheapest month, costing about R768 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 036. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R869
February
R768
March
R786
April
R864
May
R929
June
R864
July
R983
August
R1 036
September
R971
October
R1 030
November
R911
December
R917
What car do most people hire in South Korea?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Korea. Mini cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?
LOTTE rent-a-car has 165 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 87.
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 16 July 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the South Korea region, including those located within the Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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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 16 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea?
With an average price of R744/day, Bella Jeju is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 67% 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. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 16 July 2025.
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 (R88+).
Electric
R125+
Petrol/Diesel
R88+