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Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from RM 125

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South Korea car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

The Safe Rent A Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 195

Cheapest price per day

RM 125

Popular car types in South Korea

There are currently 980 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 297 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is medium car at RM 125 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

RM 290+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 137+

Standard

Standard

RM 125+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 140+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 160+

Mini

Mini

RM 135+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 304+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 394+

Best car rental deals found in South Korea

Toyota Corolla CrossRM 125/day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Perodua AxiaRM 135/day
Perodua Axia
Hyundai ElantraRM 137/day
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for South Korea car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Korea, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Korea?

Book your car hire in South Korea 6 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 167/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 245% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?

Looking to hire a car in South Korea? Tamra had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 24.24/day. Wheego also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 34.96/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea is January, when you can expect to pay RM 178/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Korea is December (RM 218/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 178

February

RM 189

March

RM 180

April

RM 194

May

RM 189

June

RM 193

July

RM 203

August

RM 205

September

RM 208

October

RM 213

November

RM 186

December

RM 218

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?

Avis has 53 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Jeju Samsung Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 1.

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

Among the most popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City offers the lowest average rental price at just RM 107/day. Other affordable options include Busan (RM 148/day), Incheon (RM 149/day), and Seoul (RM 169/day).

Top rental agencies in South Korea

Hertz

7.8
Good
22 reviews•88 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
20 reviews•53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Budget

5.5
Fair
8 reviews•16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Jeju Samsung Rent A Car

1 location

Hyundaetour Rent A Car

3 locations

Dawon Rental Car Mapo Branch

1 location

Gyungil Rent A Car

3 locations

Gogo Rent A Car

8 locations

Car rental FAQs

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

    The most popular car hire company at South Korea is Wheego. With prices on MINI starting at RM 143/day about 67% more people book with Wheego than other companies in the country.

  • 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 RM 148/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Busan for just RM 129/day.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Korea

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 (RM 31+).

Electric

Electric

RM 70+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 89+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 31+

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