Seoul car hires from £37/day

For cheap car hire in Seoul, you can’t go past a compact car. You’ll save money on the daily booking costs, but you’ll also save on fuel, which is a big deal in South Korea, where fuel prices are generally quite high. A compact car will get you everywhere you need to go in the city, from the lush parks of Han River and the museums and shrines of Jongno to the skyscrapers and neon lights of Gangnam.

On inner-city roads in Seoul, the speed limit will generally be anywhere from 60 km/h to 80 km/h. The highway speed limit can range between 80 km/h and 110 km/h. If your vehicle has a GPS installed, it’s a good idea to use it, as they are quite advanced in South Korea and generally keep you informed of the speed limit at all times.

When you’re in Seoul’s CBD, you can expect to pay for on-street parking. The cost can be anywhere from ₩ 1,000 to ₩ 2,000 per 10min (approximately A$ 1.16-2.32 per 10min, or A$ 6.96 to A$ 13.92 per hour). Major shopping centres like Times Square Mall and Mecenatpolis Mall sometimes charge for parking, but you can often get your ticket validated by making purchases, thus earning yourself free parking. It’s also a good idea to book a hotel that offers free covered parking, like The Mayfield Hotel & Resort or Lotte Hotel World, both of which offer valet parking.

On average a car hire in Seoul costs £49 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Yesaway (£37/day), Avis (£72/day) and LOTTE rent-a-car (£85/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Yesaway (301 dong) Hanshin Apt. 88, Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea null (3 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Seoul is £3.68 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £44 and £59, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Kia Forte or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Seoul.

Car hire companies onsite at Gimpo Intl airport include Yesaway and LOTTE rent-a-car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gimpo Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz and LOTTE rent-a-car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Seoul costs £88 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Seoul costs £114 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Seoul costs £106 per day, on average.

In Seoul, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 95 Hangang Daero Yongsan Gu (2 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Seoul costs £345 per week (£49 per day).

On average a car hire in Seoul costs £1,479 per month (£49 per day).

Most car hire providers in Seoul offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Seoul, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.