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Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from $84

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 28/12 and drop-off date of 25/1. 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 rentals 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 16 November 2024.

Most common car type

Standard

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 16 November 2024.

January

$46

February

$85

March

$71

April

$73

May

$83

June

$85

July

$95

August

$92

September

$80

October

$75

November

$52

December

$71

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.

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 November 2024.

There are, in total, 771 car hire locations in South Korea that are operated by 248 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $84/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from South Korea hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for rental 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 16 November 2024.

Small cars

$50 - $138

All Car Types

$66 - $154

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $67/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$138/day). In fact, October is about 26% 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 22% 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 SUV in South Korea, you would pay an average price of $78/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Korea (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$168/day). In fact, September is about 19% 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 saves you 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Barina$113/day
2
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A/C
Holden Barina

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 November 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in South Korea, including those serving the greater Seoul, Jeju City and Seongnam area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 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 $175. Data was last updated on 16 November 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in South Korea, including options within close proximity to Seoul, Jeju City and Seongnam. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Mazda Mazda6$84/day
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda6
Toyota Corolla$88/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla$90/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 November 2024.
  • 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 cheapest city to get a rental car in South Korea?

    When visiting South Korea, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Busan where rental cars typically will cost around $121/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Busan for just $74/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in South Korea.

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 16 November 2024.

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 ($34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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