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Cheap Car Hire in South Korea from R1 019

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 19/6 and drop-off date of 26/6. 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 hires 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 9 June 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 9 June 2025.

January

R939

February

R904

March

R886

April

R939

May

R975

June

R1 099

July

R1 116

August

R1 063

September

R1 063

October

R1 134

November

R1 046

December

R1 134

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 9 June 2025.

There are currently 782 hire locations operating in South Korea spread across 252 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea is medium car at R1 019 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R1 196+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 019+

Standard

Standard

R1 212+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 635+

People carrier

People carrier

R3 374+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 539+

Premium

Premium

R2 885+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 020+

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 9 June 2025.

Small cars

R640 - R1 456

All Car Types

R724 - R2 009

To hire a small car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of R705/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Korea (~R640/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 456/day). In fact, December is about 10% 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, renting a small car saves you 43% 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 medium car in South Korea, you would pay an average price of R728/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Korea (~R1 036/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 807/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Korea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Korea, renting a medium car saves you 41% 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 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 R992/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Korea (~R1 424/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 083/day). In fact, December is about 43% 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, renting a SUV saves you 20% 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:

Nissan AlmeraR1 196/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 9 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the South Korea region, including those located within the Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

LOTTE rent-a-car

9,0
Wonderful
3 reviews165 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Sk Rent A Car

9,0
Wonderful
1 review18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Hertz

7,9
Good
23 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,7

Avis

6,1
Okay
22 reviews49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Budget

5,5
Fair
4 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,5

Hi Rent

13 locations

AJ Car Rental

9 locations

Best car hire deals found in South Korea

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Korea. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Korea with an average daily rate of R2 288. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in South Korea including options serving Incheon, Seoul and Jeju City. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 019/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Honda JazzR1 196/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassR1 212/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Korea, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in South Korea?

    Cars in South Korea are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in South Korea

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Korea. Deals were last updated on 9 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Korea. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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