Renting a Car

inteoneseuro renteokareul yeyakhaetseumnida.

I reserved a rental car online.

A clear, formal way to state your reservation to the counter staff.

jega yeyakhan chaneun eonje badeul su isseoyo?

When can I get the car that I reserved?

Everyday polite Korean; useful if there's a delay with your vehicle.

je yeogwongwa gukje unjeonmyeonheojeungimnida.

Here is my passport and international driver's license.

Use this standard phrase when handing your IDs to the staff.

wanjeon jacha boheomeneun mueosi pohamdaeyo?

What is included in the full coverage insurance?

‘완전 자차’ (wanjeon jacha) is the common term for full collision damage waiver.

sagoga nado ansimhal su itge pulkeobeo boheomeul chugahago sipseumnida.

I would like to add full coverage insurance so I can have peace of mind even if an accident happens.

‘풀커버’ (pulkeobeo) from English is also widely understood by Korean rental agencies.

naebigeisyeoneul yeongeoro bakkul su isseoyo?

Can I change the GPS to English?

Crucial question since most rental cars default to a Korean GPS.

aiga isseoseo kasiteureul hana daeyeohago sipseumnida.

I have a child, so I would like to rent one car seat.

State your reason first (-아서/어서) to make the request sound more natural.

chulbalhagi jeone chae heumjibi eomneunji hwaginhaeya hamnida.

Before departing, we must check if there are any scratches on the car.

A polite but firm statement to ensure you aren't held liable later.

yeogi beompeoe seukeuraechiga inneunde miri hwaginhae juseyo.

There is a scratch on the bumper here, so please confirm it in advance.

Use the -는데 connector to present the background situation before making your request.

najunge munje saenggimyeon an doenikka miri sajin jjigeo nwa.

Take a picture in advance so there won't be problems later.

Casual speech (반말). Only use this with a close friend or family member traveling with you.

chareul bannaphal ttae gireumeul gadeuk chaewoseo waya hamnikka?

Do I have to come back with a full tank of gas when returning the car?

A formal question to clarify the fuel return policy before you leave the lot.

geunyang idaero bannaphamyeon an dwaeyo?

Can't I just return it as is?

A natural way to ask if you can skip refueling and just pay the agency.

naeil gonghangeseo chareul bannaphal su isseoyo?

Can I return the car at the airport tomorrow?

Ask this if you plan to fly out immediately after returning the vehicle.

jeonghwakhan bannap jangsoreul dasi hanbeon allyeo jusigetseumnikka?

Could you please let me know the exact return location once again?

Using the honorific -시- shows high respect to the staff member.

giri makhyeoseo bannap sigani neujeojimyeon eotteoke haeyo?

What should I do if the return time is delayed because of traffic?

A very common concern when driving near Seoul or Jeju Island.

chaga gojang namyeon i beonhoro yeollakhamyeon doemnikka?

Should I contact this number if the car breaks down?

Always verify the roadside assistance number before leaving the lot.