During your stay in Korea, you may need to use a car from time to time. In Korea, you will encounter several differences from driving in the United States. Today, let’s find out these differences and which documents you need to rent a car in Korea.
You have probably heard about Korea’s “ppalli ppalli (quickly, quickly)” culture. Koreans like to have things processed quickly and feel frustrated when they aren’t done as fast as they want. This tendency is also apparent for drivers. When you don’t see the change in traffic lights and react slowly, you may hear honking from the back. Although the yellow light serves as the warning to stop drivers, Koreans tend to step on the accelerator when they see it. This “ppalli ppalli” culture may throw you off when you drive in Korea for the first time. When you encounter such situations, don’t be surprised and keep calm to reduce the risk of accidents.
Compared to American parking lots out in the open area, parking spaces in Korea are often in basements or on the roof. Because land is scarce in Korea, this helps utilize the maximum capacity. When you park, follow the signs “Entrance” and “Exit” and the arrows to make sure you don’t get lost.
You will also find many small alleys, which are often one-way streets. Make sure to pay attention to the direction of arrows on the pavement. If you see an X on the arrow, that means you cannot enter that way.
Now, let’s go over what you need when you want to rent a car in Korea. Specific documents may vary for each rental car company. If you don’t have a Korean driver’s license, you need an international driver’s license, your own country’s driver’s license, and a passport. Some companies also may require a credit card under your name. Please check in advance by calling them.
The following is a list of rental car companies that provide service in English. When in need of a rental car, try these out!
SK Rental Car (1544-1600)
Lotte Rental Car (1588-1230)
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