South Korea

Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from $16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Korea with a pick-up date of 12/20 and drop-off date of 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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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 December 10, 2024.

Most popular company

Yesaway

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$16

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 365 pickup locations in South Korea to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 10, 2024.

Price

$23 - $150

Out of all the popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $23/day. Renting a car in Jeju City is 85% cheaper than renting one in Gwangju where the per day rate is around $150. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Korea to get a rental car in are: Seoul ($42/day), Incheon ($48/day), and Busan ($49/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Jeju City should expect to spend around $23/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Korea is Jeju City.

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 December 10, 2024.

January

$28

February

$50

March

$41

April

$42

May

$49

June

$50

July

$56

August

$54

September

$47

October

$44

November

$31

December

$38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Korea is January. 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.

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 December 10, 2024.

Small cars

$36 - $59

All Car Types

$54 - $83

To rent a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $50/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Korea (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$59/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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 32% 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 $71/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Korea (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$76/day). In fact, November is about 19% 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 5% 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 $106/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Korea (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$120/day). In fact, October is about 11% 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 31% 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 $77/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Korea (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$94/day). In fact, November is about 24% 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 4% 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 $119/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Korea (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$125/day). In fact, November is about 10% 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 39% 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 $133/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Korea (~$142/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$148/day). In fact, August is about 6% 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 45% 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:

Chevrolet Spark$16/day
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Nissan Sylphy$31/day
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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 December 10, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Korea region, including those located within the Jeju City, Incheon and Bucheon area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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

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 $77. Data was last updated on December 10, 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 Jeju City, Incheon and Bucheon. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Chevrolet Spark$16/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Toyota Corolla$23/day
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Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Malibu$28/day
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Chevrolet Malibu

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 December 10, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 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 Hertz, and with prices around $81/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is COMPACT, which starts as low as $48/day.

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

    At $40/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 ($52/day), which is 36% 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.

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 $30 per day. Price data was last updated on December 10, 2024.
Hyundai i10$16/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$16/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$16/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 December 10, 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 ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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