Car Hire South Korea

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South Korea Car Rental Mini Guide

South Korea is being touted as the new Vietnam or Cambodia, there’s a lot to see varying between the military might on the border and the natural wonders and temples. Car hire in South Korea is a great way to see the country but although generally developed, there are many parts of the country where roads are just dirt tracks and a car is a rarity.
 
South Korea has three main international airports; Incheon and Gimpo in Seoul and Gimhae Airport in Busan. These field most of the international flights to the country from Europe and North America. Asiana and Korean Air both fly from London Heathrow to Incheon and to fly to other parts of South Korea you’ll need to organise domestic flights which mainly leave Seoul from Gimpo Airport. Once at the airport collect your prebooked hire car. Alternatively hire a car at Incheon if staying in the city. 

Cheapest car hire in South Korea

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.48 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 493.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.48 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 493.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.48 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 493.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 70.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 492.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Sonata

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 104.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Sonata

7 Days rental at 731.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 226.47 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 1585.31 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 151.88 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 1063.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grandeur

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 168.82 EUR/day
Hyundai Grandeur

7 Days rental at 1181.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grandeur

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 168.82 EUR/day
Hyundai Grandeur

7 Days rental at 1181.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grandeur

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 168.82 EUR/day
Hyundai Grandeur

7 Days rental at 1181.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 168.82 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1181.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 168.82 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1181.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in South Korea

  • Drive on thee RIGHT-hand side of the road in South Korea
  • South Korea has toll roads, you can pay by card but it's always wise to carry some cash just in case
  • There are just 2 recognised car rental companies in South Korea, Avis and Lotte
  • South Korea boast the most efficient car rental on earth with an average waiting time of just 11 minutes
  • 7 seater rentals in South Korea are the largest capacity vehicle available to hire
 

Popular car hire destinations in South Korea

Laws and rules of the road when driving in South Korea

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    80-120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    KRW  1536.70/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    KRW

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in South Korea

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Avis
23
7.2/10
42
€ 70.48
€ 70.35
€ 151.88
€ 168.82

Car rental agent statistics in South Korea

  • 7.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 42
    Total number of reviews in
    South Korea
  • 7
    Most Locations in South Korea:
    AVIS
  • 31
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 3
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in South Korea

ItemPercent
January€ 48
February€ 51
March€ 48
April€ 56
May€ 58
June€ 60
July€ 56
August€ 52
September€ 48
October€ 47
November€ 50
December€ 48
ItemPercent
January€ 41
February€ 73
March€ 63
April€ 58
May€ 66
June€ 81
July€ 148
August€ 82
September
October
November€ 86
December€ 55
ItemPercent
January€ 74
February€ 73
March€ 78
April€ 130
May€ 130
June€ 133
July€ 123
August€ 79
September€ 77
October€ 76
November€ 81
December€ 79
ItemPercent
January€ 131
February€ 131
March€ 171
April€ 102
May€ 102
June€ 104
July€ 103
August€ 126
September€ 143
October€ 162
November€ 161
December€ 152
ItemPercent
January€ 131
February€ 118
March
April€ 230
May€ 192
June€ 232
July€ 203
August€ 206
September€ 226
October€ 222
November€ 182
December€ 135
ItemPercent
January€ 44
February€ 43
March€ 43
April€ 48
May€ 48
June€ 50
July€ 45
August€ 44
September€ 44
October€ 44
November€ 44
December€ 44
ItemPercent
January€ 69
February€ 86
March€ 111
April€ 108
May€ 107
June€ 110
July€ 109
August€ 112
September€ 104
October€ 102
November€ 136
December€ 119
ItemPercent
January
February€ 86
March€ 72
April€ 76
May€ 110
June€ 122
July€ 90
August€ 90
September
October
November
December

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in South Korea

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.48

€ 1.49

Jul , 2022

€ 1.64

€ 1.62

Aug , 2022

€ 1.55

€ 1.49

Sep , 2022

€ 1.47

€ 1.38

Oct , 2022

€ 1.29

€ 1.20

Nov , 2022

€ 1.30

€ 1.15

Dec , 2022

€ 1.25

€ 1.09

Jan , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.01

Feb , 2023

€ 1.07

€ 1.03

Mar , 2023

€ 1.04

€ 1.05

Apr , 2023

€ 0.97

€ 1.02

May , 2023

€ 1.06

€ 1.15

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.06 1.15
Apr , 2023 0.97 1.02
Mar , 2023 1.04 1.05
Feb , 2023 1.07 1.03
Jan , 2023 1.12 1.01
Dec , 2022 1.25 1.09
Nov , 2022 1.30 1.15
Oct , 2022 1.29 1.20
Sep , 2022 1.47 1.38
Aug , 2022 1.55 1.49
Jul , 2022 1.64 1.62
Jun , 2022 1.48 1.49

Car rental price statistics in South Korea

  • € 492.45
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 226.47
    Highest daily price:
    Kia Carnival
  • 26
    Total cars available
     
  • 7
    Most popular model:
    Hyundai Elantra
  • 8
    Location with most cars:
    Jeju International Airport
  • € 70.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AVIS - Yongin - Kyonggi
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Other Car Hire Locations in South Korea

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Car Hire Seoul
Seoul
€54.1
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €54.1 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €76.2 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €58.5 per day
Car Hire Gimpo Airport
Gimpo Airport
€54.1
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €54.1 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €76.2 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €58.4 per day
Car Hire Seoul Incheon Airport
Seoul Incheon Airport
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