South Korea car rentals in 2025
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 26 August 2025.
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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 32 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $77, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?
Looking to hire a car in South Korea? Bella Jeju had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $53.27/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $73.54/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 February, with an average daily rate of just $75. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $100 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 February, with an average daily rate of just $75. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $100 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$88
February
$75
March
$76
April
$80
May
$95
June
$86
July
$91
August
$90
September
$90
October
$100
November
$89
December
$90
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Korea?
LOTTE rent-a-car has 163 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 26 August 2025.
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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 26 August 2025.
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 Yesaway, and with prices around $75/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yesaway is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $74/day.
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 $212/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Busan for just $211/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.