South Korea

Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from £32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Korea with a pick-up date of 28/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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.
Seoul, South Korea
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Seoul, South Korea
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South Korea car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

The Safe Rent A Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£43

Cheapest price per day

£32

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in South Korea?

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 334 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

£30 - £64

Out of all the popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £30/day. Renting a car in Jeju City is 53% cheaper than renting one in Busan where the per day rate is around £64. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Korea to get a rental car in are: Incheon (£41/day), Seoul (£44/day), and Busan (£64/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Seoul should expect to spend around £44/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Korea is Seoul.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Korea?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Korea and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

£61

February

£59

March

£60

April

£62

May

£61

June

£62

July

£62

August

£62

September

£62

October

£60

November

£61

December

£58

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is December. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 27 April 2024.

There are, in total, 709 car hire locations in South Korea that are operated by 241 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £33/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from South Korea hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£111+

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for hire in South Korea

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Korea to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

£41 - £76

All Car Types

£52 - £126

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £61/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£76/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £80/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Korea (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£187/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a medium car saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £122/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Korea (~£113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£271/day). In fact, December is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £135/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Korea (~£68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£244/day). In fact, February is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a SUV is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £79/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Korea (~£147/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£178/day). In fact, September is about 83% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a van saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of £122/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Korea (~£195/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£271/day). In fact, October is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a luxury car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Korea luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Aygo£33/day
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Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£43/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
MG ZS£46/day
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A/C
MG ZS

Top hire 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 27 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in South Korea, including pickup locations serving Seoul, Jeju City and Incheon. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

LOTTE rent-a-car

155 locations

Hertz

87 locations

Avis

43 locations

Sk Rent A Car

14 locations

Budget

10 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Euro Rental Car

8 locations

Sk Rent

8 locations

Best South Korea car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Korea. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Korea with an average daily rate of £94. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the South Korea region, including options close to Seoul, Jeju City and Incheon. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Aygo£33/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Mitsubishi Lancer£39/day
5
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A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Vauxhall Corsa£43/day
2
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A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

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 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Korea?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Jeju Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Sk Rent A Car (9.0 rating) and LOTTE rent-a-car (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Korea.

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Korea is The Safe Rent A Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at £31/day about 182% more people book with The Safe Rent A Car than other companies in the country.

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

    At £44/day, it is 29% 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 £36/day in Jeju City.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Korea?

    In South Korea, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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Small car hires in South Korea

Find small car hire deals in South Korea from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in South Korea cost an average of £43 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Chevrolet Spark£32/day
2
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A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Ford Ka£32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Kia Picanto£33/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in South Korea

Find luxury car hire deals in South Korea from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in South Korea cost an average of £113 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car hires in South Korea, with locations not far from Seoul, Jeju City and Incheon. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£71/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£71/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Audi A6£71/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in South Korea

Find people carrier hire deals in South Korea from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in South Korea cost an average of £106 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for people carrier hires in the South Korea region, including pickup options close to Seoul, Jeju City and Incheon. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Citroen Berlingo£66/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo£67/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£75/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

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 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£40+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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