Required documents (all originals)
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport | Original only |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | Paper booklet only — no digital/PDF. 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, issued within 1 year |
| Home country license | Must be presented with IDP — IDP alone invalid |
| Credit card | Driver's name — deposit, deductible, fuel, fines |
⚠️ Notarized translations, online “international license” PDFs, and photos are usually rejected.
Eligibility & nationality rules
- Age 21+ (some vehicles 26+), 1+ year driving experience
- IDP valid for under 1 year stay in Korea — after that, Korean license required
- IDP validity: max 1 year from entry, non-renewable
- Indonesia: not Geneva/Vienna member — standard IDP likely not accepted
- Mainland China: not Geneva/Vienna — IDP not accepted. Hong Kong & Macau IDPs are accepted
- Taiwan: Korea–Taiwan IDP mutual recognition (since 17 Feb 2022) — Taiwan MOTC booklet IDP + Taiwan license + passport usually accepted
- Vietnam: bilateral IDP deal (Jul 2023) — Vietnam-issued IDP + home license often accepted
- Some EU countries issue Vienna-only IDPs — accepted in Korea but counters may scrutinize
Pickup, return & insurance
- Film a 360° walk-around video (exterior, interior, glass, tires)
- Register all drivers on the contract — unlisted drivers void insurance
- Built-in GPS often outdated — use Naver Map
- Fuel: confirm full-to-full policy
- Insurance: CDW + Super CDW recommended — Jeju parking & volcanic roads scratch easily
- At return: keep fuel receipt & dashboard photo
🚕 If you cannot rent
- Kakao T — Foreigner mode, card payment (no Uber/Lyft)
- Show destination in Korean on Naver Map
- Private driver / day charter for nationalities without valid IDP
Daily rates (2026 reference)
- Economy: ₩45,000–70,000 · SUV: ₩80,000–120,000
- Book 1–2 months ahead for Apr, Jul–Aug, Oct peaks
- Pickup at Jeju Airport rental zone or downtown