Driving Tips in Korea

Driving Tips in Jeju
LOTTE rent-a-car is the largest car rental company in Korea with over 220 branches and 220,000 cars.
Over 30 years of experience allows us to provide innovative service to our clients.
Car rental Precautions
-
International Driving Permit
Passport and International Driving Permit(IDP) are REQUIRED for rentals.
IDP should be issued by country under Geneva or Vienna Convention.※ International Driving Permit from Taiwan is valid in Korea
- Grade B : allowed to drive up to nine-seater vehicle
- Grade B : allowed to drive up to nine-seater vehicle
- EU International Drivers License cannot be used in Korea, EU IDL holders must present IDP to pick up the car.
- US citizens must issue IDP from the American Automobile Association (AAA) only.
-
Insurance
Following is our insurance coverage
- Third party liabillity : unlimited
- Property damage : 20 million KRW
- Personal injur4ies : 15 million KRW
-
Credit Card
Credit or debit card is MANDATORY for payment. Cash is not accepted.
Please refer to our website for more information. -
One-Way Rental
A customer has the freedom to return it at another branches. A car must be be rented longer than 24hours.
Additional charge will be incurred -
CDW (Car Damage Waiver)
CDW is insurance program which lets you exempt from financial responsibilities in case of accidents.
The 0 deductible option is MANDATORY for all the foreign customers.
You can join the CDW at the moment of contract ONLY. -
Refueling Policy
Rental rates do not include petrol. Lotte rent-a-car generally rented with a full tank of petrol.
If a customer does not fill the tank before return, refilling to full tank could be charged. -
Extension of Contract
If you need to extend the period of rental, you need to contact us prior to the end of current contract.
Otherwise, you would not be able to covered by insurance and other coverage. -
Compensation fee for Inoperable Vehicle
A customer has liability for 50% of the standard rental fee during the period of repair or repurchase (incl. registration).
Tips for Driving in Jeju
-
Speed Camera
Speed Cameras are all over the road in Korea. GPS system will announce
when there is an upcoming speed camera. Be aware of them! -
Left Turn Signal
Drivers must wait for left turn signal at the traffic light. An unprotected left
turn is allowed only when there is sufficient clearance between you and
the opposing traffic. -
Roundabouts
In Jeju, there are many roundabouts on the road. Drivers must yield to others
already on a roundabout before entry. Some roundabouts has more exits
than 4, please be aware the right direction. -
Fogs (especially at night)
Jeju is an island located at South of mainland Korea. It means the
environment of Jeju is humid and warm which many fog is caused.
When fog gets heavy, the maximum visible distance gets closer than few
meters. Do not forget to drive slowly and use fog lights in foggy weather -
School Zone
If you see the School Zone sign above, please drive slowly under 30km/h and
pay attention. It means there is a school nearby and students may jump into
the road. -
Parking
Most of the time, street parking is not allowed unless there is parking sopt
marked by white line. If there are numbers on or beside parking sopt,
it is for LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY -
Fine
Fine for violation of traffic law in Korea will be carged to LOTTE Rental.
LOTTE Rental will charge additional fee to customers after their use of
rental cars.

Driving Tips in Mainland
LOTTE rent-a-car is the largest car rental4 company in Korea with over 220 branches and 220,000 cars.
Over 30 years of experience allows us to provide innovative service to our clients.
Car rental Precautions
-
International Driving Permit
Passport and International Driving Permit(IDP) are REQUIRED for rentals.
IDP should be issued by country under Geneva or Vienna Convention.※ International Driving Permit from Taiwan is valid in Korea
- Grade B : allowed to drive up to nine-seater vehicle
- Grade B : allowed to drive up to nine-seater vehicle
- EU International Drivers License cannot be used in Korea, EU IDL holders must present IDP to pick up the car.
- US citizens must issue IDP from the American Automobile Association (AAA) only.
-
Insurance
Following is our insurance coverage
- Third party liabillity : unlimited
- Property damage : 20 million KRW
- Personal injur4ies : 15 million KRW
-
Credit Card
Credit or debit card is MANDATORY for payment. Cash is not accepted.
Please refer to our website for more information. -
One-Way Rental
A customer has the freedom to return it at another branches. A car must be be rented longer than 24hours.
Additional charge will be incurred -
CDW (Car Damage Waiver)
CDW is insurance program which lets you exempt from financial responsibilities in case of accidents.
The 0 deductible option is MANDATORY for all the foreign customers.
You can join the CDW at the moment of contract ONLY. -
Refueling Policy
Rental rates do not include petrol. Lotte rent-a-car generally rented with a full tank of petrol.
If a customer does not fill the tank before return, refilling to full tank could be charged. -
Extension of Contract
If you need to extend the period of rental, you need to contact us prior to the end of current contract.
Otherwise, you would not be able to covered by insurance and other coverage. -
Compensation fee for Inoperable Vehicle
A customer has liability for 50% of the standard rental fee during the period of repair or repurchase (incl. registration).
Tips for Driving a Car in Korea
-
Speed Camera
Speed Cameras are all over the road in Korea. GPS system will announce
when there is an upcoming speed camera. Be aware of them! -
Left Turn Signal
Drivers must wait for left turn signal at the traffic light. An unprotected left
turn is allowed only when there is sufficient clearance between you and
the opposing traffic. -
Highway
Drivers must receive a ticket from toll booth of departing location and pay
the toll at the toll booth of destination. Toll depends on the distance of travel.
Rental cars DO NOT have Hi-Pass (automated toll payment system).
Please Do NOT DRIVE THROUGH BLUE MARKED LANE with Hi-Pass gate
at the toll. -
Bus lane
There are bus lanes on the road in Korea. Bus lanes are maked with BLUE
LINE. Other cars cannot drive on the bus lane unless there is BROKEN
BLUE LINE for turns. -
School Zone
If you see the School Zone sign above, please drive slowly under 30km/h and
pay attention. It means there is a school nearby and students may jump into
the road. -
Parking
Most of the time, street parking is not allowed unless there is parking sopt
marked by white line. If there are numbers on or beside parking sopt,
it is for LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY -
Fine
Fine for violation of traffic law in Korea will be carged to LOTTE Rental.
LOTTE Rental will charge additional fee to customers after their use of
rental cars.