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arizona
Joined: 05 Dec 2008
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 Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:23 pm Post subject: Car Rental |
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We are curious about the cost and ability for foreigners to rent a car for weekend trips and shopping.
Which is better, bring our compact car to Korea or rent one whenever needed?
Let us know. |
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dean_burrito
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Renting gets expensive. My guess is that shipping is expensive too. I'd recommend buying a used car when you get here. You will find many decent and reliable cars here for under 1 million won. |
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Chamchiman
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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How often do you want to rent a car? More than three or four times? Then you might consider buying a small car. And, needing a car for shopping? Why?
Anyway, it sounds like you want to drive while you're here. You'll need an international driver's license. Pick one up before you come. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Chamchiman wrote: |
| How often do you want to rent a car? More than three or four times? Then you might consider buying a small car. And, needing a car for shopping? Why? |
One word: Costco. |
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Chamchiman
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Straphanger wrote: |
| Chamchiman wrote: |
| How often do you want to rent a car? More than three or four times? Then you might consider buying a small car. And, needing a car for shopping? Why? |
One word: Costco. |
Fair enough. Depends where you live though. Sometimes a car can be more trouble than it's worth. OP, you're going to have to get here, get situated, and then sort it out on the ground. At the minimum, get an international DL. |
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arizona
Joined: 05 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:39 am Post subject: |
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Anyone ever rented a car for a weekend in Korea?
How much is that? |
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man_of_words
Joined: 18 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:34 am Post subject: Don't know how much |
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It's funny how different the songs I hear about this are. Some folks make it sound like such a difficult task and others just do it. I'm glad I don't have a car anymore but I can understand wanting one.
Sorry.. this was pointless (daddy needs an avatar) |
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moosehead
Joined: 05 May 2007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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| arizona wrote: |
Anyone ever rented a car for a weekend in Korea?
How much is that? |
depends on where you are - avg is 60,000/day last year but maybe more now - plus insu is 30,000 and up (this is in seoul)
you can use a K drivers license but have to be here to get one
intl license, ok
traffic law is funny here -others have posted even if it's not your fault you may be liable for some payments in accidents.
I agree just come first; buy later don't rent - way too expensive - taxis are cheap - you can cross seoul on 10,000 won or less |
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Chamchiman
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| moosehead wrote: |
| arizona wrote: |
Anyone ever rented a car for a weekend in Korea?
How much is that? |
depends on where you are - avg is 60,000/day last year but maybe more now - plus insu is 30,000 and up (this is in seoul)
I agree just come first; buy later don't rent - way too expensive |
It's not quite that expensive where I live. If you choose one of the big rental companies and register as a member on their website, then make your reservation by internet or phone, they give you a discount. For a 24 hour period you can get a compact car for around 40-50 thousand plus 10-20 thousand for insurance. Rent a diesel and you won't have to pay much for fuel. Say two of you are going from Seoul to Busan (the OP said "we" so there's at least two of them) - bus tickets there and back will cost you 100 thousand. Go on the KTX and it would probably be 180 thousand to get there and back. Renting a car is definitely worth considering. |
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