> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.platooncycles.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Renting a Car in Jeju with a SOFA License — What Actually Works Online - URL: https://www.platooncycles.com/renting-a-car-in-jeju-with-a-sofa-license-what-actually-works-online/ - Published: 2026-05-15T02:34:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-15T02:34:18.000Z - Author: Mike Kwak - Tags: Cycling Korea Most USFK members in Korea never convert their license to a Korean one. The SOFA license (USFK Form 134EK — the orange card) is what you drive on, and that's perfectly legal under the SOFA agreement. But when it comes to renting a car — especially booking online with a foreign-issued credit card — a lot of people aren't sure if it'll actually go through without showing up in person or calling around. A friend just rented a car in Jeju and walked through the whole process online, so this is a quick note on what we confirmed works, plus a few other options worth knowing about. --- ## Confirmed: SK Rent-A-Car **English booking site:** [https://homepage.skdirect.co.kr/en](https://homepage.skdirect.co.kr/en?ref=platooncycles.com) What works on this site: - SOFA license info can be entered directly in the reservation form - Foreign-issued Visa / Mastercard accepted for online payment - Pickup at Jeju Airport via the standard rental shuttle This was the actual path used. Reservation → payment → pickup all went through without needing a Korean credit card or a phone call. There may well be other companies that work this smoothly online — I just haven't personally seen them confirmed end-to-end. --- ## Other Options Worth Knowing **Lotte Rent-A-Car** — English site at [lotterentacar.net/eng](https://www.lotterentacar.net/hp/eng/reservation/index.do?ref=platooncycles.com). Their published FAQ accepts SOFA licenses for vehicles **9 passengers or fewer**, within **1 year of your arrival in Korea**. Foreign cards accepted online. **Jeju One Rent-A-Car** — [jejuonecar.net](https://www.jejuonecar.net/?ref=platooncycles.com). A Jeju-based company that explicitly welcomes USFK orange license + passport. Smaller operation, English support available. Worth a direct email if you want a local company — confirm whether online payment is supported or whether it's pay-at-pickup. What I'd skip for now: car-sharing apps like Socar and Greencar generally require a Korean license, which makes them impractical on a SOFA license alone. --- ## What You'll Need at Pickup - **Passport (여권)** - **USFK Form 134EK (orange card / 오렌지 카드)** — name must match your passport exactly - **The credit card used for the reservation** — most companies want to see the physical card --- ## Insurance — Don't Skip Super CDW Korean rental insurance works a little differently than what you may be used to. - Basic liability is mandatory and bundled in - A basic CDW is usually included, but the **deductible can be steep** (typically ₩300,000–500,000) - **Super CDW** brings the deductible to zero. Runs about ₩10,000–20,000/day depending on the vehicle Worth paying for, especially in Jeju where tight parking lots, narrow coastal roads, and unexpected obstacles add up. Note: your US credit card's "rental insurance" benefit typically does **not** waive the Korean rental company's CDW requirement — they'll still require their own coverage. --- ## A Few Driving Notes for Jeju - **Speed cameras** are everywhere and unforgiving — set your nav to alert for them - The **1100-도로 (Hallasan Road)** can have fog and icy patches even in shoulder seasons - Coastal roads are narrow and shared with pedestrians, electric scooters, and the occasional tractor - Most rentals come with Korean-language navigation by default — ask for an English option at pickup, or use **Naver Map / Kakao Map** on your phone. Google Maps driving directions don't work well in Korea --- ## Age and Experience Most companies require **age 21+ with at least 1 year of driving experience**. Larger vehicles (Carnival, imports, SUVs) often jump to **26+**. On-base MWR rentals at Osan and Humphreys also typically use 26 as the cutoff. --- ## Bottom Line If you're heading to Jeju on a SOFA license, you don't need to do anything special. Book online with **SK** or **Lotte**, bring your orange card and passport to pickup, add Super CDW at the counter, and you're set. If you've used another company that handled SOFA license + foreign card payment online cleanly, let us know — happy to update this list.