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How to Rent a Car in Jeju, Insurance Types, and When to Book During Peak and Off-Peak Seasons

Booking a rental car in Jeju involves checking rental eligibility, choosing your dates and vehicle, selecting collision coverage, making payment, taking the shuttle, and then presenting your driver's license and picking up the car. Comprehensive insurance is included by default, but collision coverage for damage to the rental car is separate, so compare the standard, premium, and full-coverage terms. The sources do not specify set booking times for peak and off-peak seasons, so check the official information. However, discount rates vary depending on the booking rate, and booking earlier may be cheaper.

A Jeju rental car shuttle bus is parked in front of the Jeju International Airport terminal.
Photo: Masahiro TAKAGI from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons (resized) · License
Key takeaways
  • Check age, license, and driving experience requirements before booking
  • Comprehensive Insurance Included; Choose from 3 Collision Damage Waiver Options
  • Proceed to the boarding area from Airport Gates 3 or 5.
  • Check the official information for peak- and off-season booking dates

What are the rental steps?

First check the rental requirements, then choose a vehicle and collision damage waiver. Complete payment, take the shuttle, and present your license before picking up the vehicle.

A shuttle bus is parked at the Jeju International Airport Rent-a-Car House stop.
Take the shuttle to the rental car company’s main office to pick up your car.Photo: Kimhs5400 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons (resized) · License
  1. Check the driver's age, license type, and driving experience.
  2. Enter the rental dates and times to find available vehicles.
  3. Compare the coverage limits, deductibles, and exclusions of collision damage waiver plans for each vehicle.
  4. Enter the booker's and driver's information, then pay.
  5. After arriving at the airport, proceed to your booking provider's shuttle stop.
  6. At the main office, present your driver's license, sign the contract, and pick up the vehicle.
  7. Check the exterior, fuel gauge, and dashcam operation.

What should you check before booking?

Check the rental eligibility for each vehicle class and the actual driver's license requirements first to avoid being refused pickup on site.

Official Jeju Rent-a-Car Rental Eligibility Guidelines
ItemConditions
Standard passenger carAge 21 or older
Premium · Van · Electric · ImportedAge 26 or older
Domestic driver's licenseValid license held for at least 1 year
Standard and premium cars, imported models, 9-seaters, and EVsClass 2 ordinary driver's license
11–12-seat vanClass 1 standard driver's license
15-seat vanClass 1 large vehicle driver's license

Eligibility requirements vary by company and vehicle type. Recheck the age, driving experience, and license requirements shown on the booking page.

How do I choose insurance?

Comprehensive insurance and collision damage waivers cover different risks, so check single-vehicle accidents, coverage limits, deductibles, and loss-of-use charges rather than just the product name.

Rental cars are parked at a Jeju car rental office.
Compare both vehicle and collision damage waiver terms on the booking screen.Photo: Robert Simmon, using Landsat data provided by the United · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons (resized)
Official Jeju Eureka Collision Damage Waiver Guidelines
ItemStandard collision damage waiverPremium collision coverageFull collision damage waiver
Single-vehicle accidentNot coveredCoverageCoverage
Loss-of-Use FeeCustomer's out-of-pocket costExemptExempt
Coverage limitKRW 5 millionKRW 15 millionFull amount of damages
DeductibleUp to KRW 500,000Up to KRW 1,000,000None
  • Comprehensive insurance includes basic coverage for bodily injury to others, property damage, and personal injury.
  • CDW is an optional plan that reduces your liability for damage to the rental vehicle.
  • The standard collision damage waiver does not cover single-vehicle accidents, and loss-of-use charges apply.
  • Even premium or full collision coverage may exclude tires, wheels, glass, lost keys, misfueling, flooding, interior stains, and more.
  • Accidents must be reported to the rental company immediately for the damage waiver to apply.
  • The notice states that you cannot change or add a car after departure.

When should I book for peak and off seasons?

The source does not specify a set booking time, so check the official information. However, the discount rate varies depending on the booking rate, and booking earlier may be cheaper.

  • Once your flight schedule is set, compare the total cost of a rental car for the same period with using your own car.
  • During peak season, first check availability for your preferred vehicle type.
  • Discount rates may vary depending on booking levels, even during the low season.
  • Changes may be processed by canceling and rebooking, so check the cancellation policy as well.
  • Check the official booking page for exact prices at the time of booking.

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How much will you pay if an accident exceeds the premium collision coverage limit?

  • Deductible100만원
  • Amount exceeding the coverage limit500만원
  • Total when purchased separately600만원
  • Total customer out-of-pocket cost600만원

Both methods cost the same.

Calculation basis: This is an official example based on repair costs of KRW 20,000,000, a premium collision damage waiver coverage limit of KRW 15,000,000, and a deductible of KRW 1,000,000.

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Where do I pick up the car at the airport?

At Jeju Airport, you will generally take your rental company's shuttle to its main office and pick up the car there.

The route to the Rent-a-Car House in front of Gate 5 at Jeju International Airport
Follow the airport signs to the shuttle stop.Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons (resized) · License
  1. After arrival, proceed to Gate 3 or Gate 5.
  2. Cross the crosswalk in front of the gate.
  3. Follow the signs for the Rental Car House under the canopy.
  4. Check the number and location of your booking provider's shuttle bus stop.
  5. Board the shuttle bus at the designated platform.

What should you prepare for pickup and return?

For pickup, prepare an accepted driver's license and your reservation number. For return, check the fuel level and vehicle condition.

  • Bring your physical driver's license or an accepted mobile driver's license.
  • A photo or screenshot of your driver’s license cannot be used to pick up the car.
  • Before pickup, take photos of any exterior damage and the fuel gauge.
  • Return the vehicle with the same fuel level as when you picked it up.
  • Report any accident or minor scratch immediately—do not wait until returning the vehicle.
  • Accidents involving an unregistered driver may not be covered by insurance or collision damage coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need a collision damage waiver if I have comprehensive insurance?

The coverage differs. Comprehensive insurance covers bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury, while collision damage coverage is optional protection that reduces your liability for damage to the rental car.

Does the full collision damage waiver cover all damage?

No. Tires, wheels, glass, lost keys, misfueling, flood damage, and interior stains may be excluded, so check the contract terms.

Can I add CDW after picking up the vehicle?

According to Jeju Eureka, you must select it when booking or on-site before pickup; it cannot be changed or added after departure.

When should I book during peak season?

The source does not specify a set booking time, so check the official information. The discount rate varies depending on the booking rate, and booking earlier may be cheaper.

Can I pick up the car using a photo of my driver’s license?

Photos or screenshots of a driver’s license are not accepted. Bring the physical license or a mobile driver’s license accepted by the company.

Source

This article was written after cross-checking the sources above. Prices and schedules may change, so check the official information before booking. Next review scheduled: December 21, 2026. View verification criteria

Revision history

  • November 6, 2026 — First published

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