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On average a rental car in Gwangju costs $96 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Gwangju found in the last 2 weeks is $96.
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Gwangju. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Gwangju is $4.88 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $59 and $78, depending on the car size.
Mini (Class Minivan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gwangju.
The only car rental company onsite at Gwangju airport is Hertz.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Gwangju airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Gwangju costs $270 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Gwangju costs $145 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Gwangju costs $136 per day, on average.
In Gwangju, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 704-13 Sinchon-dong (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Gwangju costs $673 per week ($96 per day).
On average a rental car in Gwangju costs $2,884 per month ($96 per day).
Most car rental providers in Gwangju offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Gwangju, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Gwangju.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Gwangju so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Given Gwangju's urban landscape and the good quality of its roads, a compact or mid-sized car is usually sufficient for navigating the city streets and parking spaces. If you plan to explore the mountainous regions around Gwangju or travel with a lot of luggage or equipment, an SUV or a larger vehicle may be a better option for their additional space and comfort.
The typical speed limit in the city is 60 km/h (approximately 37 mph). However, speed limits may be lower in certain areas, such as school zones or areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. Once you leave the city, the speed limit typically rises to 80 km/h (about 50 mph) on regular roads and can reach up to 120 km/h (approximately 75 mph) on motorways.
Parking in South Korean cities can be quite expensive. If you opt for street parking, expect to pay around, ₩1000 (£0.80) every 10 minutes. However, there are numerous public car parks throughout the city. The underground car park on Gwangju Art Street and the one near Gwangju Folk Museum are both excellent choices due to their central locations. These options are also more economical as they cost around ₩2000 (£1.60) for the first two hours, and an additional ₩500 (£0.40) for each subsequent 30 minutes.
3 locations in Gwangju
Locations in Gwangju
3f 1427 Songjeong Dong
+82 (0) 62 943 8001
704-13 Sinchon-dong
+82 (0) 62 955 8000
Lvl1 Korea Cement Bldg,699-2
+82 (0) 62 412 8000
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5 locations in Gwangju
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1st floor of Gwangju Airport
+82 62 955 8000
3F, 1427, Songjeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu
+82 629 438 001
Buk-gu Jungheung-dong 699-2 Korea Cement Bldg. 1F
+82 062 412 8000
Starbucks Building 3F
+82 62 943 8001
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1358 Songjeong 2-Dong
+82 (0) 62 941 5900
695 8 Gwang Ju Airport
+82 629 415 900
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764, Saam-ro, Gwangsan-gu
+82 (0) 10 8363 4979
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1, Sangmuowol-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu
+82 (0) 62 384 9990
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1-14 Gogo Rent Car, 38 Sangmu Owol-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82 (0) 62 384 9990
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714, Sangmu-daero, Seo-gu
+82 (0) 10 3611 8387
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Gwangju airport
+82 629 558 000
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Gwangju airport
+82 062 941 5900
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45, Bungmun-daero 433beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu
+82 (0) 62 710 7111
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