South Korea

Cheap Car Rentals in South Korea from S$ 38

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South Korea car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Tamra

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 61

Cheapest price per day

S$ 38

Popular car types in South Korea

There are 297 hire agencies servicing South Korea. These agencies, altogether, have 980 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Korea with prices from S$ 38 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in South Korea:

Economy

Economy

S$ 83+

Compact

Compact

S$ 95+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 38+

Standard

Standard

S$ 45+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 63+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 87+

Mini

Mini

S$ 34+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 71+

Best car rental deals found in South Korea

Toyota CorollaS$ 38/day
Toyota Corolla
Mazda Mazda6S$ 41/day
Mazda Mazda6
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 44/day
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

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?

For the best savings on car hire in South Korea, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 56/day – about 4% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Korea?

In South Korea, the most affordable car hire company right now is Jeju One Car, offering prices from just S$ 21.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Jeju OK Rent A Car, with rates starting at S$ 28.56/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Korea is January, when you can expect to pay S$ 59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Korea is August (S$ 100/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 59

February

S$ 61

March

S$ 65

April

S$ 74

May

S$ 67

June

S$ 64

July

S$ 74

August

S$ 100

September

S$ 76

October

S$ 80

November

S$ 74

December

S$ 78

What car do most people rent in South Korea?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Korea are the following: SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).

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

Avis has 53 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Jeju Samsung Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in South Korea at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South Korea?

Among the most popular cities in South Korea, Jeju City offers the lowest average rental price at just S$ 32/day. Other affordable options include Incheon (S$ 46/day), Seoul (S$ 47/day), and Busan (S$ 62/day).

Top rental agencies in South Korea

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

Avis

6.3
Okay
20 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Budget

5.5
Fair
8 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Jeju Samsung Rent A Car

1 location

Hyundaetour Rent A Car

3 locations

Dawon Rental Car Mapo Branch

1 location

Gyungil Rent A Car

3 locations

Gogo Rent A Car

8 locations

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in South Korea?

    The most popular car hire company at South Korea is Avis. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at S$ 82/day about 140% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.

  • 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 Seogwipo where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 58/day (37% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in South Korea was found in Jeju City for just S$ 39/day.

  • 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 rentals by fuel type in South Korea

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 (S$ 27+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 45+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 42+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 27+

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