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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R534

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 16 April 2026.

Most popular company

Bella Jeju

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 092

Cheapest price per day

R534
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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 16 April 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 R534 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R1 076+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R534+

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Full-size

Full-size

R987+

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People carrier

People carrier

R921+

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Mini

Mini

R766+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 972+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 054+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R921+

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Compare car hire deals in South Korea by type

Here are the best South Korea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia SonetR1 076/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 04/14/26
Hyundai VenueR1 288/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue
Found 04/14/26

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 594. Data was last updated on 16 April 2026.
Toyota AvanzaR534/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 04/14/26
Toyota HiluxR921/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux
Found 04/14/26
BMW 3 SeriesR987/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 04/14/26

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 R660 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R905. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R660

February

R736

March

R682

April

R731

May

R851

June

R774

July

R845

August

R867

September

R774

October

R878

November

R687

December

R905

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 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.

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 359 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 April 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 16 April 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 16 April 2026.

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

    At R680/day, it is 34% 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 R408/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 16 April 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 (R79+).

Electric

Electric

R79+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R128+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R158+

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