Car sharing can be an option for a shopping trip or a short weekend outing. Before booking, check whether you can complete signup, what the total trip will cost and where you must return the car. This checklist uses SOCAR’s current official guidance.
Check signup before planning the trip
SOCAR’s guide states a minimum age of 21 and requires mobile-phone identity verification, driving-licence registration and a payment method. Signup, booking and payment are available on the website; the smart key, booking changes and extensions use the app. Foreign users should confirm that their licence, identity verification and payment method can be approved. Do not assume an international driving permit alone is sufficient for signup. SOCAR’s customer-service number is 1661-3315.
Compare the total cost and coverage exclusions
- Separate the rental charge and insurance/protection-product charge paid before the trip from the distance charge settled on return. Hi-pass tolls may also be added.
- Compare quotes using your expected rental time and distance. Check the actual booking screen for prices: car sharing is not always cheaper than a conventional rental.
- Read the vehicle damage-waiver deductible and exclusions. SOCAR’s official guidance excludes on-site costs such as emergency assistance, towing and recovery from this protection. Prohibited conduct under the terms can also make the waiver inapplicable.
Inspect the car and complete the return
Check the vehicle before departure and photograph existing damage. Register any additional driver before they drive. For a round trip, plan to return to the original SOCAR zone; for a one-way booking, check the designated return location. Remove your belongings, lock the doors and complete the return in the app.
Read the original car-sharing guide in Korean → For signup, licence requirements and charges, use current official guidance and your booking conditions rather than the older provider comparisons in the original article.
Sources: WeBring blog https://mywebring.com/korea-carsharing-guide/ · SOCAR usage guide https://www.socar.kr/guide · SOCAR fares and insurance https://www.socar.kr/fare
Last verified: 2026-11-01