Car hire in Gwangju, South Korea

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These are the lowest Gwangju car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Gwangju?

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gwangju. It’s around 53 € per day in November, compared to the yearly average of 70 € per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • 53 €
Yearly avg price70 €

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There are 10 car hire providers in Gwangju. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Gwangju

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Gwangju. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Gwangju

Europcar
Lotte Rent A Car
Hertz
SK rent a car
롯데렌터카
GOGO Rent a Car

What's the most popular car to hire in Gwangju?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai Staria is the most popular car to hire in Gwangju, with prices starting from € 42 per day. The Hyundai Elantra and similar models are also popular drives in Gwangju.
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria18% chose this
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra14% chose this
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona7% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio7% chose this
Most popular carHyundai Staria
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Gwangju's cheapest car hire providers

Europcar has the cheapest car hire in Gwangju right now, with prices from € 42 per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Europcarfrom € 42 per day
Cheapest providerEuropcar

Hiring a car in Gwangju: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carLarge, fullsize
Average daily price195 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Gwangju

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Gwangju car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gwangju that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Gwangju for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Gwangju avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Gwangju, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Gwangju car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Gwangju is 195 € per day or 1.344 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 42 € per day for Small hire from SK rent a car. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 149 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 42 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 129 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 42 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 162 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 83 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Gwangju is Small, economy SUV. The most popular is Large, fullsize.
The cheapest car hire companies in Gwangju are currently Europcar and Lotte Rent A Car.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Gwangju is currently November.
On average, around 1.344 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Gwangju is 291 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Gwangju for a whole month is 2.865 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Gwangju, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gwangju that have free cancellation
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Gwangju offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Gwangju, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Gwangju is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Gwangju is usually around 146 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Gwangju, which is 195 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Gwangju is 42 € per day with SK rent a car for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Gwangju will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Gwangju. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Gwangju is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 6 car hire companies and compares prices across 55 available cars, so you don't have to.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Gwangju.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 42 € per day. The average price per day is around 149 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Europcar, Lotte Rent A Car and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Gwangju, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Europcar
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 68 €
Lotte Rent A Car
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 136 €
GOGO Rent a Car
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 132 €
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Gwangju, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from 431 € to 437 € depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Hyundai Sonata — averages 195 € per day in Gwangju. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Gwangju right now is 54 € per day with Europcar.
Luxury car hire, like the Hyundai Staria, costs an average of 162 € per day in Gwangju. The cheapest price we could find is 83 € per day with Europcar.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Hyundai Accent, averages 112 € per day in Gwangju. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Gwangju is 48 € per day with Europcar.
Most people hiring a car in Gwangju book it for 2 days. If you're deciding how long to go for, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
1 day: 195 €
1 week: 1.344 €
2 weeks: 2.688 €
1 month: 2.865 €
If your travel dates are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices on Skyscanner. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Gwangju let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around 0 € per day. The good news is that some companies like Lotte Rent A Car include it at no extra cost.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Gwangju.