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Renting a Bike or Scooter

These phrases will help you navigate the process of renting, riding, and returning a shared bike or electric scooter in Korea.

Key Phrases

Voice
Asking how to rent · 2 ways to say it

이거 빌리려면 어떻게 해야 돼요?

neutral

igeo billiryeomyeon eotteoke haeya dwaeyo?

What do I have to do to rent this?

Standard polite form using the -(으)려면 condition.

자전거 대여는 어떻게 이용합니까?

polite

jajeongeo daeyeoneun eotteoke iyonghamnikka?

How do I use the bicycle rental?

Formal polite; often used at a staffed rental shop or customer service desk.

Asking about the app · 2 ways to say it

전용 앱을 먼저 깔아야 돼?

casual

jeonyong aebeul meonjeo kkaraya dwae?

Do I have to install the dedicated app first?

Used with friends; '깔다' (to install) is a very common everyday colloquialism.

앱에서 큐알 코드를 스캔하시면 돼요.

neutral

aebeseo kyual kodeureul seukaenhasimyeon dwaeyo.

You just need to scan the QR code in the app.

Standard polite instruction utilizing the honorific -(으)시-.

Asking about the price · 2 ways to say it

한 시간에 얼마 정도 해?

casual

han sigane eolma jeongdo hae?

About how much is it for an hour?

Casual form for checking rates with a friend.

이용 요금은 십 분에 얼마입니까?

polite

iyong yogeumeun sip bune eolmaimnikka?

How much is the usage fee per ten minutes?

Formal polite for asking staff or when checking official terms.

Asking about the deposit

보증금을 미리 내야 해요?

neutral

bojeunggeumeul miri naeya haeyo?

Do I have to pay a deposit in advance?

Standard polite inquiry about payment rules.

Asking about helmet rules · 2 ways to say it

헬멧 안 쓰면 벌금을 내야 돼요?

neutral

helmet an sseumyeon beolgeumeul naeya dwaeyo?

Do I have to pay a fine if I don't wear a helmet?

Standard polite; a common concern for electric scooter riders.

안전을 위해서 헬멧은 꼭 쓰셔야 합니다.

polite

anjeoneul wihaeseo helmeseun kkok sseusyeoya hamnida.

For safety, you must wear a helmet.

Formal polite instruction, combining obligation and honorifics.

Asking where to park and return · 3 ways to say it

다 타고 나서 아무 데나 둬도 돼?

casual

da tago naseo amu dena dwodo dwae?

Can I just leave it anywhere after riding?

Casual inquiry among friends about drop-off rules.

지정된 장소에 반납 안 하면 추가 요금이 있어요?

neutral

jijeongdoen jangsoe bannap an hamyeon chuga yogeumi isseoyo?

Is there an extra charge if I don't return it to a designated place?

Standard polite.

반납할 때 사진을 찍어서 올려야 합니다.

polite

bannaphal ttae sajineul jjigeoseo ollyeoya hamnida.

When returning it, you must take a picture and upload it.

Formal instruction often seen inside the app or explained by a guide.

Reporting damage · 2 ways to say it

바퀴에 바람이 빠졌는데 다른 걸로 탈게요.

neutral

bakwie barami ppajyeonneunde dareun geollo talgeyo.

The tire is flat, so I will ride a different one.

Standard polite using the -는데 background connector.

브레이크가 고장 났으면 고객 센터에 신고해 주십시오.

polite

beureikeuga gojang nasseumyeon gogaek senteoe singohae jusipsio.

If the brakes are broken, please report it to customer service.

Formal polite advice using the conditional -(으)면.

Ending the rental · 2 ways to say it

반납 버튼 누르고 자물쇠 잠갔어?

casual

bannap beoteun nureugo jamulsoe jamgasseo?

Did you press the return button and lock it?

Casual form checking with a friend to ensure the rental ended.

앱에서 반납하기를 누르면 결제가 완료돼요.

neutral

aebeseo bannapagireul nureumyeon gyeoljega wallyodwaeyo.

If you press return in the app, the payment is completed.

Standard polite explanation of the final step.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
우리 여기서 호텔까지 킥보드 타고 갈까?
uri yeogiseo hotelkkaji kikbodeu tago galkka?
Local
그래, 걸어가면 머니까 그게 낫겠다. 넌 전용 앱 깔았어?
geurae, georeogamyeon meonikka geuge natgetda. neon jeonyong aep kkarasseo?
Traveler
아니, 지금 다운받을게. 한 시간에 얼마 정도 해?
ani, jigeum daunbadeulge. han sigane eolma jeongdo hae?
Local
십 분에 천 원쯤 해. 앱에 카드 등록도 해야 돼.
sip bune cheon wonjjeum hae. aebe kadeu deungnokdo haeya dwae.
Traveler
알았어. 다 타고 나서는 아무 데나 둬도 돼?
arasseo. da tago naseoneun amu dena dwodo dwae?
Local
아니, 지정된 장소에 반납 안 하면 추가 요금이 있어.
ani, jijeongdoen jangsoe bannap an hamyeon chuga yogeumi isseo.
Traveler
그렇구나. 그럼 헬멧은 안 써도 돼? 벌금 내는 거 아니야?
geureokuna. geureom helmeseun an sseodo dwae? beolgeum naeneun geo aniya?
Local
응, 안 쓰면 안 돼. 킥보드에 헬멧이 걸려 있으니까 꼭 써.
eung, an sseumyeon an dwae. kikbodeue helmesi geollyeo isseunikka kkok sseo.
Traveler
알겠어. 앱에서 큐알 코드 스캔하면 바로 탈 수 있지?
algesseo. aebeseo kyual kodeu seukaenhamyeon baro tal su itji?

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