Car rental in Gwangju, South Korea

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

Our data shows that January is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gwangju. It's around ฿1,634 per day in January, compared to the yearly average of ฿1,634 per day.
Cheapest month avgJanuary • ฿1,634
Yearly average price฿1,634

Select your Gwangju pickup location

There are 8 car rental providers in Gwangju. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

Car rental pickup spots in Gwangju

Compare car rental prices at airports, train stations, and in different neighborhoods across Gwangju. You might find a better price, or the perfect pickup 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

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai Staria is the most popular car to rent in Gwangju, with prices starting from ฿1,546 per day. The Hyundai Elantra and similar models are also popular choices 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 rental providers

Europcar has the cheapest car rental in Gwangju right now, with prices from ฿1,546 per day. You'll save an average of ฿1,732 per day when you book with them.
Europcarfrom ฿1,546 per day
Lotte Rent A Carfrom ฿2,147 per day
SK rent a carfrom ฿3,224 per day
롯데렌터카from ฿4,464 per day
Cheapest providerEuropcar
Book with them to save around฿1,732 per day

Renting a car in Gwangju: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyEuropcar
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price฿3,224
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 rental 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 rental 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 rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Gwangju avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling 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 lines

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

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Gwangju will set you back around ฿3,224 per day or ฿22,567 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Gwangju is an economy crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

The cheapest car rental companies in Gwangju are currently Europcar and Lotte Rent A Car.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Gwangju is currently January.

On average, around ฿22,567. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Gwangju is ฿10,821.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Gwangju, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Gwangju that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Gwangju.

Most places – Gwangju included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿1,546 per day. The average price per day is around ฿2,084.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Europcar, GOGO Rent a Car and SK rent a car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Gwangju.