South Korea

Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from $52

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 10/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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 2026

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 17 February 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 17 February 2026.

There are, in total, 838 car hire locations in South Korea that are operated by 262 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $52/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from South Korea hire providers:

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in South Korea by type

Here are the best South Korea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi Mirage$52/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

Best car rental deals found in South Korea

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 $98. Data was last updated on 17 February 2026.
Mitsubishi Mirage$52/day
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5
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan Sylphy$62/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Mazda Mazda6$68/day
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda6

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in South Korea, book about 41 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $68, which is about 39% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?

Looking to hire a car in South Korea? SJ Rent Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $36.53/day. Wheego also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $36.55/day.

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

At South Korea, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Korea, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$63

February

$75

March

$72

April

$75

May

$92

June

$82

July

$89

August

$85

September

$80

October

$91

November

$68

December

$86

What car do most people hire in South Korea?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Korea. Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

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

LOTTE rent-a-car has 164 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 88.

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 17 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sk Rent A Car

9.0
Wonderful
1 review19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Hertz

7.8
Good
23 reviews88 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

LOTTE rent-a-car

7.2
Good
3 reviews164 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.8

Avis

6.1
Okay
22 reviews48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Budget

4.8
Mediocre
5 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

Cartago Rent A Car

7 locations

Gogo Rent A Car

8 locations

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 17 February 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea?

    When hiring a car in South Korea, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Wheego, and with prices around $49/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Wheego is MINI, which starts as low as $37/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 17 February 2026.

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 ($31+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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