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South Korea car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Korea. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Yesaway

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 1,904,968

Cheapest price per day

Rp 545,514

South Korea car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Korea, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 365 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Price

Rp 546,333 - Rp 1,352,161

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 17 January 2025.

January

Rp 523,903

February

Rp 818,598

March

Rp 622,134

April

Rp 671,250

May

Rp 769,482

June

Rp 802,226

July

Rp 916,830

August

Rp 884,086

September

Rp 769,482

October

Rp 720,366

November

Rp 507,531

December

Rp 474,787

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is December. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 rent in South Korea and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Compact

Compact

Rp 666,339+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 657,498+

Standard

Standard

Rp 528,487+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,263,589+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,092,174+

Luxury

Luxury

Rp 1,713,327+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 739,358+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Rp 963,818+

Compare available car types for rental in South Korea

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

Rp 294,204 - Rp 1,955,304

All Car Types

Rp 294,204 - Rp 1,769,700

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of Rp 811,246/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~Rp 294,204/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,955,304/day). In fact, November is about 64% 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 20% 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.

To hire a medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of Rp 616,836/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Korea (~Rp 536,345/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,646,365/day). In fact, July is about 14% 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 39% 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.

To hire a van in South Korea, you would pay an average price of Rp 930,309/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Korea (~Rp 1,243,778/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 2,868,860/day). In fact, June is about 33% 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 8% 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.

Top rental agencies in South Korea

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Korea known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Korea. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in South Korea, including those that serve Seoul, Jeju City and Ulsan. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in South Korea, including locations around Seoul, Jeju City and Ulsan.

LOTTE rent-a-car

165 locations

Hertz

87 locations

Avis

49 locations

Sk Rent A Car

17 locations

Budget

16 locations

Hi Rent

13 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Korea?

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

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

    With an average price of Rp 544,696/day, Hi Rent is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea, booking 133% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At Rp 530,288/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Korea was found in Busan. On average, Busan has the cheapest daily rental car price (Rp 546,333/day), which is 54% below average price for cities in South Korea.

  • 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 rentals by fuel type in South Korea

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Korea. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 33+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 175+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 68+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 33+

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