South Korea

Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from RM 180

Seoul, South Korea
5 Oct — 12 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Seoul, South Korea
Thu 5/10
Noon
Thu 12/10
Noon

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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in South Korea

Price

RM 139 - RM 578

Out of all the popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 139/day. Renting a car in Jeju City is 76% cheaper than renting one in Ulsan where the per day rate is around RM 578. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Korea to get a rental car in are: Seoul (RM 295/day), Incheon (RM 323/day), and Daegu (RM 465/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 RM 139/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?

January

RM 338

February

RM 338

March

RM 352

April

RM 366

May

RM 352

June

RM 366

July

RM 366

August

RM 366

September

RM 366

October

RM 347

November

RM 357

December

RM 333

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.

Popular car types in South Korea

There are currently 682 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 234 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is Medium at RM 180 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in South Korea

Small

RM 315 - RM 414

All Car Types

RM 478 - RM 766

To hire a Small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of RM 354/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in South Korea (~RM 315/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~RM 414/day). In fact, October is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a Small car saves you 44% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of RM 591/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in South Korea (~RM 509/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 691/day). In fact, January is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a Medium car saves you 6% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of RM 702/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in South Korea (~RM 376/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 1,053/day). In fact, June is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, hiring a Large car is 11% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of RM 591/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in South Korea (~RM 575/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 996/day). In fact, September is about 3% 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 car saves you 6% 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:

To hire a Van car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of RM 964/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in South Korea (~RM 792/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~RM 1,125/day). In fact, January is about 18% 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 car is 35% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Top rental agencies in South Korea

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in South Korea, including locations near Jeju City, Seoul and Incheon. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

LOTTE rent-a-car

155 locations

Hertz

86 locations

Avis

42 locations

Sk Rent A Car

14 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Euro Rental Car

8 locations

Sk Rent

8 locations

Kt Kumho Rent A Car

7 locations

Best South Korea car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in South Korea recently found.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in South Korea, including options within the Jeju City, Seoul and Incheon area. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.

Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Korea?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.0 rating), LOTTE rent-a-car (8.0 rating) and Hertz (7.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Korea.

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

The most popular car hire company at South Korea is Hertz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 118/day about 149% more people book with Hertz 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 Jeju City where rental cars typically will cost around RM 345/day (25% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Jeju City for just RM 248/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.

Luxury car rentals in South Korea

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in South Korea from the best car rental providers in the country.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in South Korea, including options around Jeju City, Seoul and Incheon. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
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