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How much does a private car with driver cost in Jeju? (2026 prices)
- A 9-hour day from Jeju City costs about 600–900 CNY for a 5-seat car and 700–1,300 CNY for a 7 to 11-seat van.
- Going to the east, west or south side usually adds about +300 CNY; overtime is around 150 CNY per hour.
- Airport ⇄ Jeju City transfers are about 126–280 CNY one way; to Jungmun, Seogwipo or Seongsan about 398–515 CNY.
- Always ask what is included: fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's meals vary by operator.
- Before paying, check that the car is legal — see how to tell a licensed car.
Day rates by vehicle size
These are the ranges operators advertised in public Xiaohongshu (RedNote) posts in October 2026. The base is 9 hours, starting in Jeju City, priced per car, not per person.
| 5-seat car9 hours · from Jeju City | 600~900CNY/day |
|---|---|
| 7-seat van9 hours · from Jeju City | 700~1,100CNY/day |
| 9-seat van9 hours · from Jeju City | 800~1,100CNY/day |
| 11-seat van9 hours · from Jeju City | 900~1,300CNY/day |
| Cross-area surchargeFrom Jeju City to the east, west or south routes | +300CNY |
| OvertimeOver 20 min counts as 1 hour; ~200 after 20:00 | 150CNY/hour |
| Airport transferAirport ⇄ Jeju City, one way | 126~280CNY/trip |
| Airport transfer (far)Airport ⇄ Jungmun / Seogwipo / Seongsan, one way | 398~515CNY/trip |
| Car onto Udo IslandPer person, higher for small groups (ferry incl.) | 190~470CNY/person |
Rough market rates only. The operator's quote is what you pay.
Prices compared across operators
Advertised day rates (CNY, 9 hours) from operators active on Xiaohongshu. Names are partly hidden: this is for comparing prices, not a recommendation.
| Operator | 5-seat | 7-seat | 9-seat | 11-seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 乐*****Driver meals, fuel, parking incl. | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 |
| 长*****Varies by season | 700~ | 800~ | 900~ | 1000~ |
| 韩*****City single-route price | 780 | 880 | 980 | 1080 |
| 八*****Single route; full loop 1000-1200; overtime 200/h | 800 | 850 | 900 | 950 |
| 玩*****7-9 seats same price; promotes duty-free rebates | 800 | 900 | 900 | 1077 |
| 信*****7-9 seats same price; parking, tolls incl. | 900 | 1000 | 1000 | 1100 |
| 可*****Fuel, parking, tolls incl. | 900 | 1000~ | 1000~ | 1100~ |
| 小*****Two other operators post identical text | Van 1200 (any size) | |||
| 说*****Shared ride 98/person | 750-950 per car | |||
| 济*****Kia Carnival / Hyundai Staria | 799 (breakfast incl.) | |||
Plan your ride on Jeju Live
Compare reference prices Find travelers to share a carWhat is and isn't in the price
- Base hours: most quotes are for 9 hours. Some count anything over 20 minutes as a full extra hour, and charge more after 20:00.
- Fuel, tolls, parking: included by some operators, extra with others. Ask for it in writing.
- Driver's meals: often included, but not always.
- Routes: a quote for "one route" (e.g. east only) can be cheaper than a full island loop, which several operators price at 1,000–1,200 CNY.
- Udo Island: taking the car onto the ferry is priced per person (about 190–470 CNY), and smaller groups pay more each.
- Duty-free stops: some operators advertise duty-free shopping stops. If you don't want them, say so before you book.
Which vehicle size to choose
- 5-seat car: 2–3 people with light luggage.
- 7 or 9-seat van: families and groups of 4–6, or fewer people with large suitcases. Several operators charge the same for 7 and 9 seats, so compare.
- 11-seat van and up: groups of 7 or more. In Korea, renting an 11 to 15-seat van with a driver for tourism has its own legal rules, so check how the operator provides it.
Tell the operator the number of people and suitcases; luggage, not seats, is usually what runs out first.
Why many visitors hire a driver instead of renting
Korea only accepts foreign licences issued under the Geneva (1949) or Vienna (1968) road traffic conventions. Mainland China has joined neither, so a Chinese driving licence cannot be used to rent and drive a car in Jeju. Visitors from China therefore choose between buses, taxis, tourist taxis and a hired car with driver.
That demand is also why unlicensed operators are common in Jeju. Jeju police reported in 2026 that groups were recruiting tourists on Chinese social media and driving them in ordinary rental cars.
Before you pay
- Get the full quote in the chat: hours, vehicle, route, and what is included.
- Ask for the vehicle's plate number and check it against the rules in our legal car guide.
- Confirm the cancellation policy and keep the chat history.
- Travelling as two or three? Look for people to share a car on the same day in the Jeju Live ride-share calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per car or per person?
Day hire is priced per car. Only shared rides and Udo ferry packages are usually priced per person.
How is overtime charged?
Usually about 150 CNY per hour after the base 9 hours. Some operators round anything over 20 minutes up to a full hour and charge more after 20:00.
Can I drive myself with a Chinese licence?
No. Korea accepts licences from countries in the Geneva or Vienna conventions, and mainland China is in neither, so you cannot rent a self-drive car with a Chinese licence.
Why are the prices in CNY?
The operators compared here advertise to Chinese-speaking travellers on Xiaohongshu and quote in yuan. Ask for a KRW price if you prefer to pay in won.
How often are these prices updated?
We recheck public posts regularly. The date on the Jeju Live charter page shows the last update.