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
이거 빌리려면 어떻게 해야 돼요?
neutraligeo 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?
politejajeongeo daeyeoneun eotteoke iyonghamnikka?
How do I use the bicycle rental?
Formal polite; often used at a staffed rental shop or customer service desk.
전용 앱을 먼저 깔아야 돼?
casualjeonyong 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.
neutralaebeseo kyual kodeureul seukaenhasimyeon dwaeyo.
You just need to scan the QR code in the app.
Standard polite instruction utilizing the honorific -(으)시-.
한 시간에 얼마 정도 해?
casualhan 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?
politeiyong yogeumeun sip bune eolmaimnikka?
How much is the usage fee per ten minutes?
Formal polite for asking staff or when checking official terms.
보증금을 미리 내야 해요?
neutralbojeunggeumeul miri naeya haeyo?
Do I have to pay a deposit in advance?
Standard polite inquiry about payment rules.
헬멧 안 쓰면 벌금을 내야 돼요?
neutralhelmet 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.
politeanjeoneul wihaeseo helmeseun kkok sseusyeoya hamnida.
For safety, you must wear a helmet.
Formal polite instruction, combining obligation and honorifics.
다 타고 나서 아무 데나 둬도 돼?
casualda 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?
neutraljijeongdoen 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.
politebannaphal 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.
바퀴에 바람이 빠졌는데 다른 걸로 탈게요.
neutralbakwie 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.
politebeureikeuga 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.
반납 버튼 누르고 자물쇠 잠갔어?
casualbannap 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.
neutralaebeseo bannapagireul nureumyeon gyeoljega wallyodwaeyo.
If you press return in the app, the payment is completed.
Standard polite explanation of the final step.