Car rental in South Korea

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  • 11rental companies
  • 20pick-up points
  • from $48 per day

Half of the offers here cost under $107 a day, and one in ten under $57. The companies with the most offices here are SK Rent A Car, Hertz and Yesaway. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 6 · Meet and greet: 3 · In the terminal: 2
  • Free cancellation: 11 of 11
  • SK Rent A Car
  • Hertz
  • Yesaway
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Alamo
  • +5

Where to rent a car in South Korea

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

All 7 airports in South Korea All 25 cities in South Korea All 7 train stations in South Korea

Rental prices in South Korea by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Chevrolet Spark, Kia Morning 3 Busan Railway Station $54 $75
Economy Kia Morning, Hyundai Avante, Hyundai Casper 8 Jeju International Airport $48 $64
Compact Hyundai Avante, Kia K3, Polestar 2 9 Jeju International Airport $55 $81
Intermediate Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 7 Busan Railway Station $68 $169
Standard Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Grandeur, Kia K8 9 Jeju International Airport $59 $105
Full size Hyundai Sonata, Kia K7, Hyundai Grandeur 6 Jeju International Airport $85 $107
SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage 9 Jeju International Airport $74 $134
Minivan Kia Carnival 2 Incheon International Airport $100
5-seat MPV Hyundai Genesis 1 Shinchon $193
7-seat minivan Kia Carnival 2 Jeju City $114
9-seat van Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria 8 Dongdaemun $91 $122
Premium Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Equus JS 300, BMW 5 Series 4 Seoul Gangseo-gu-Yeochang Metro Station $129 $150

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Hyundai Casper rental car in South Korea Europcar

Hyundai Casper

or similar

Incheon International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day See prices
Kia Morning rental car in South Korea Europcar

Kia Morning

or similar

Incheon International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day See prices
Hyundai Avante rental car in South Korea Yesaway

Hyundai Avante

or similar

Shinchon

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day See prices
Chevrolet Spark rental car in South Korea Avis

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

Jeju International Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day See prices
Kia K3 rental car in South Korea Europcar

Kia K3

or similar

Dongdaemun

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day See prices
Kia Ray rental car in South Korea Enterprise

Kia Ray

or similar

Incheon International Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day See prices
Toyota Corolla rental car in South Korea Enterprise

Toyota Corolla

or similar

Incheon International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day See prices
Kia Sportage rental car in South Korea HI Rent A Car

Kia Sportage

or similar

Busan Railway Station

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $69/day See prices

Car rental companies in South Korea

Rating is the average over the company's offices in South Korea. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in South Korea

Based on 11 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 11 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 11 of 11 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 11 suppliers.
Fuel policy Same to same (6 suppliers), Full to full (5 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Kona, from $81 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 11 suppliers.
Insurance included Third-party liability (TPL) (11 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (11 suppliers), Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers). Deductible: $216–$743.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $164.
Extras Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), Snow chains (4 suppliers), GPS (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

Prices in South Korea in numbers

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in South Korea

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Car rental in South Korea: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in South Korea?

Half of the offers we have seen in South Korea cost under $107 a day, and one in ten under $57. The cheapest class is Economy, from $48 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in South Korea?

Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $45 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in South Korea?

The lowest minimum age among our partners in South Korea is 21.

Can I rent a car in South Korea with a debit card?

None of our partners in South Korea accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in South Korea?

In South Korea you drive on the right. 99% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in South Korea?

Drink-drive limit: 0.03% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in South Korea?

The lowest prices we have seen are at Seoul Gangseo-gu-Yeochang Metro Station ($47), Busan Railway Station ($48) and Dongdaemun ($48). Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in South Korea?

1% of searches in South Korea are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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