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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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 Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:05 pm Post subject: Where in Seoul can I rent a car? |
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Where is a good place to rent a car from?
I have my Korean driver's license and have had it for more than a year.
Price is important, I'd prefer something cheap. Don't care about quality. I just worry that most places won't rent to foreign English teachers.
In my experience, renting a car is always a pain in the ass.
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Snowflake
Joined: 12 Dec 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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Haven't used them so can't say how easy/difficult it is but they have a few locations around Seoul and seem quite cheap:
http://www.kumhorent.com/En/Main.aspx |
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rowdie3
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Location: Itaewon, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Tried to rent one two weeks ago. Was told it would be 160,000W for a night and that I would have to go to the place with a Korean person who would co-sign it for me. Didn't want to put any of my Korean friends in this position and felt it was all too much hassle, so gave up. Hope you have better luck. |
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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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| rowdie3 wrote: |
| Tried to rent one two weeks ago. Was told it would be 160,000W for a night and that I would have to go to the place with a Korean person who would co-sign it for me. Didn't want to put any of my Korean friends in this position and felt it was all too much hassle, so gave up. Hope you have better luck. |
That's terrible.
I rented a car in Jeju by myself with no problems. Also rented cars in China and Japan. It totally depends on the individual dealer, though. |
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Jane
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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I rented from Avis without a problem.
Avis.co.kr |
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Arthur Dent
Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Location: Kochu whirld
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:48 am Post subject: |
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| Was told it would be 160,000W for a night and that I would have to go to the place with a Korean person who would co-sign it for me. |
I have never had too have a Korean co-sign for me. Do you have a credit card? This and your passport should do. No need to bring your visa or work status up.
The quote for one night is way off, unless you're renting a very expensive car. |
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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Arthur Dent wrote: |
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| Was told it would be 160,000W for a night and that I would have to go to the place with a Korean person who would co-sign it for me. |
I have never had too have a Korean co-sign for me. Do you have a credit card? This and your passport should do. No need to bring your visa or work status up.
The quote for one night is way off, unless you're renting a very expensive car. |
I don't own a credit card...
Is this a problem? I didn't the other times but they just made me make a deposit and pay for insurance. |
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livinginkunsan
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| got one at avis last weekend... total 70,000 for 24hrs.. Was quick and painless.. |
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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| livinginkunsan wrote: |
| got one at avis last weekend... total 70,000 for 24hrs.. Was quick and painless.. |
Did you need a credit card? |
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livinginkunsan
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| poeticjustice wrote: |
| livinginkunsan wrote: |
| got one at avis last weekend... total 70,000 for 24hrs.. Was quick and painless.. |
Did you need a credit card? |
Sorry, I am not sure. I did use my CC.. but have no idea if it was needed or not.
just checked the avis website, but it doesnt say .. I did see where they were quoting the 1 yr from
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At participating locations, Avis recently lowered the rental minimum age up to 21 years old.
Inland
Group B-NF : Minimum of 21 years of age, 1 year of driving experience
Group G-SL2, 4WD : Minimum of 26 years of age, 3 years of driving experience
Group V,N : Minimum of 26 years of age, 3 years of driving experience
Group O : Minimum of 30 years of age, 5 years of driving experience
Jeju Island
Group B-NF : Minimum of 21 years of age, 1 year of driving experience
Group G-SL2, 4WD : Minimum of 26 years of age, 3 years of driving experience
Group V,N,O : Minimum of 26 years of age, 3 years of driving experience |
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Arthur Dent
Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Location: Kochu whirld
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:37 am Post subject: |
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This is Kumho's (Hertz in Korea) policy for rentals to foreigner's.
http://www.kumhorent.com/En/Main.aspx
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| You have to be the age of 25 or higher and to being an International driver�s license to use our service. To rent vehicles of small, medium, large, luxury and wagon types to seat 7/ 9 persons, we require the level of international driver�s license to be of �B� or higher. For wagons to seat 12 person |
Their FAQ is not very helpful, unsurprisingly, as it does not state policy but rather answers questions posed by prospective renters.
I had a look at the Avis policies for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. They are much clearer, but generally more restrictive. New Zealand, for example, requires a credit card.
This is the policy for the Incheon Airport location of Hertz (Kumho). Policies may vary from branch to branch.
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Cash - Accepted in Korean Won only. Estimated cost of rental required as cash deposit.
Credit Cards accepted |
Generally though, a credit card is very helpful when renting in most countries from international car rental companies. Some countries and rental agencies require it and will not accept a cash deposit. It helps to insure that the company is protected in case you incur a large amount of damage not covered by insurance. You will also likely have a good credit rating if you have a credit card.
For the renter, some cards offer extra insurance protection or deals with certain companies which will offer discounts. If you were renting for a week, for example, it is much more convenient to use a card than to have to pay in cash or leave a rather large deposit, though here it has been made a little easier with the new 50.000 won bill.
It seems the age (experience) of the renter is also an issue. Also, the policy may vary for foreigners depending simply on the whim of the person you are dealing with.
Edit: Whoops, just found this on the Avis Korea website, a little below the other posters information:
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Payment
In the case of Payment, all Avis Charge Cards, ACTO, Avis Voucher and Major Credit Cards such as AMEX, Visa, Diners, Master are acceptable.
In addition, Renters can pay in advance or at the time of rental. |
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