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Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from $39

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South Korea car rentals in 2024

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 April 27, 2024.

Most popular company

The Safe Rent A Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$66

Cheapest price per day

$39

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

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

Price

$46 - $91

Out of all the popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $46/day. Renting a car in Jeju City is 49% cheaper than renting one in Yeosu where the per day rate is around $91. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Korea to get a rental car in are: Incheon ($59/day), Seoul ($60/day), and Busan ($71/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 $60/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 April 27, 2024.

January

$77

February

$74

March

$76

April

$78

May

$77

June

$78

July

$78

August

$78

September

$78

October

$76

November

$77

December

$73

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.

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 April 27, 2024.

Small cars

$66 - $100

All Car Types

$102 - $153

To rent a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $85/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Korea (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$100/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a small car saves you 38% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $89/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Korea (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$107/day). In fact, March is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a medium car saves you 34% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $215/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Korea (~$159/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$248/day). In fact, April is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a large car is 38% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $154/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Korea (~$122/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$178/day). In fact, April is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a SUV is 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $182/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Korea (~$160/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$205/day). In fact, April is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a van is 27% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $266/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Korea (~$157/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$319/day). In fact, March is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Korea, renting a luxury car is 50% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Versa$51/day
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Nissan Versa
Toyota Yaris$52/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan Sylphy$55/day
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Nissan Sylphy

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 April 27, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Korea region, including those located within the Seoul, Jeju City and Bucheon area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Korea. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Korea with an average daily rate of $102. Data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in South Korea, including options within a close proximity to Seoul, Jeju City and Bucheon. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota Prius$47/day
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Toyota Prius
Nissan Versa$51/day
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Nissan Versa
Toyota Yaris$52/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 April 27, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in South Korea.

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

    When renting a car in South Korea, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around $75/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $53/day.

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

    At $51/day, the cheapest car rental price in South Korea was found in Jeju City. On average, Jeju City has the cheapest daily rental car price ($65/day), which is 21% below average price for cities in South Korea.

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

    In South Korea, drivers are expected to maintain the lane(s) on the right side of the road.

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Small car rentals in South Korea

Find small car rental deals in South Korea from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Korea cost an average of $42 per day. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Hyundai i10$39/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$39/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$39/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in South Korea

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Korea. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Korea. Deals were last updated on April 27, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Korea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($39+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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