Fares checked 2026-10-05 · from Jeju Province, Jeju Bus Information System and LOTTE rent-a-car pages
Where these numbers come from
- Bus: ₩1,150 per ride with a transit card (₩1,200 cash) on regular buses; express buses ₩2,000 for the first 20 km, up to ₩3,000. Free or discounted transfers within 40 minutes of getting off, up to 2 times — Jeju Bus Information System. This calculator prices rides over 25 km at the express fare and shorter ones at the regular fare (est.; your actual bus may differ).
- Bus time: driving time × 1.59 for buses that cut across the island, × 2.9 for coastal buses that stop everywhere — from the average running times of 10 Jeju bus routes on the Bus Information System (2026-10-05 16:45). Waiting, walking and transfers are not included.
- Taxi: ₩4,300 for the first 2 km, then ₩100 every 126 m; beyond 20 km, ₩120 every 126 m. 5 to 8 people: a large taxi (₩6,000 base, ₩100 every 120 m). Jeju Province fare table from 2024-07-01. Assumes steady driving — slow traffic adds a time charge (est.).
- Taxi tour: Jeju Global Taxi, ₩180,000 for 8 hours (1–4 people) or ₩250,000 (5–9 people), one day for each day with places; the airport trips are counted as regular taxi rides. Parking and admission are extra.
- Car: your quote × days, plus fuel at ₩1,889 a liter (Jeju average, gasoline, Opinet, 2026-10-05) and 12 km per liter (assumed). Parking is not added.
- Distances and driving times: OpenStreetMap main roads, routed for this page at the speed limit with no traffic or lights — real drives take longer. Hallasan is routed to the Seongpanak trailhead; Udo to Seongsan Port, where the ferry leaves.
Who can rent a car in Jeju
- An International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna Convention, valid for one year from your entry date (Road Traffic Act, Article 96). Bring the original booklet — LOTTE rent-a-car doesn't accept photocopies, PDFs or permits from private organizations.
- Age 21 to 79, your passport and a card in the renter's name (LOTTE rent-a-car). China is not on LOTTE's list of accepted countries; Taiwan's permits are listed as valid.
- Insurance: CDW is mandatory at LOTTE rent-a-car. In Jeju, Korean-brand cars come with a zero-excess option.
| Class | Per day |
|---|---|
| Economy (Ray, Morning, Casper) | ₩69,160–₩74,880 |
| Compact (Avante, K3) | ₩75,780–₩80,540 |
| Mid-size (Sonata, K5) | ₩83,270–₩88,520 |
| SUV (Tivoli to Sorento) | ₩77,930–₩108,770 |
| Van (Carnival 9-seat) | ₩104,230–₩111,590 |
| EV (Kona to Ioniq 6) | ₩113,950–₩135,030 |
Getting around without a car
- Buses: regular rides ₩1,150 with a T-money or other transit card; express buses up to ₩3,000. If several people pay on one card, only one gets the transfer discount, so give everyone their own card.
- Airport limousine 600 runs from Jeju Airport to the Jungmun resort hotels (₩4,500) and Seogwipo (₩5,500).
- Taxis start at ₩4,300; calling one adds ₩1,000, and 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. adds 20%.
- A taxi tour (Jeju Global Taxi, with an interpreter driver) is ₩180,000 for 8 hours for up to 4 people.
What this calculator doesn't know
Real traffic, how long you'll stay at each place, bus waiting times, parking fees, and the price of your actual booking. The times are for the road only — add your stops and, on buses, the waits.
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Questions
Can I get around Jeju without a car?
Yes, by bus, taxi or a taxi tour — the question is time. For the 3-day example on this page (staying in Jeju City; day 1: Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seopjikoji, Manjanggul Lava Tube; day 2: Hyeopjae Beach, Hallim Park, OSULLOC Tea Museum; day 3: Cheonjiyeon Falls, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Yongmeori Coast), the drive is 298 km, about 5 h 57 min at the speed limit. On buses the same trips take about 9 h 28 min to 17 h 15 min of riding, plus waiting and walking, and cost ₩26,850 per person in fares.
How much does a rental car cost in Jeju?
LOTTE rent-a-car's rates reported to Jeju Province (as of 2026-09-16) run from ₩69,160 a day for an economy car to ₩80,540 for a compact — list prices, before discounts (LOTTE offers members up to 60% off rentals over 24 hours). Collision damage waiver (CDW) insurance is mandatory and priced separately, so use the total from your booking. Fuel is extra: Jeju's average gasoline price was ₩1,889 a liter on 2026-10-05.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Jeju?
Yes. Korea's Road Traffic Act (Article 96) lets visitors drive for one year from their entry date with an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna Convention, and allows renting a car with it. LOTTE rent-a-car asks for the original IDP booklet (stamped B, D or E), your passport and a card in the renter's name, and rents to drivers aged 21 to 79. China is not on LOTTE's list of countries whose permits it accepts; Taiwan's permits are listed as valid.
How much is a taxi from Jeju Airport?
At the meter rate in Jeju's fare table (from 2024-07-01): about ₩37,080 to Jungmun (39.4 km) and about ₩42,480 to Seongsan town (45 km), for one standard taxi of up to 4 people. These assume steady driving; slow traffic adds a time charge, and 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. adds 20%.
What is a Jeju taxi tour, and what does it cost?
Jeju Province's Global Taxi is an interpreter taxi you hire by the day: ₩180,000 for 8 hours in a standard taxi (1–4 people), ₩250,000 in a jumbo taxi (5–9 people), plus ₩20,000 or ₩30,000 for each extra hour. Parking and admission fees are extra.