How to conveniently enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of Jeju Island
文/金洪基
Jeju Island in Korea is a world-class tourist city visited by more than 10 million tourists every year. In particular, the entire island is called a 'volcano museum' and a 'living ecological park' due to its unique and diverse natural landscapes. Its value has been recognized by UNESCO as a triple crown winner, starting with the designation of a 'Biosphere Reserve' in 2002, listing as a 'World Natural Heritage Site' in 2007, and certification as a 'World Geopark' in 2010. Hallasan Mountain, located in the center of Jeju Island, offers a variety of volcanic terrains, including the Baekrokdam crater at the top, and you can also see diverse plants because the temperature difference is large depending on the altitude. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, located at the eastern end of Jeju, is a hydrovolcanic body created when magma erupted underwater, and its castle-like appearance standing tall in the middle of the blue sea is breathtaking. In addition, the emerald sea of ‘Hyeopjae Beach’, the spectacular waves crashing between hexagonal stone pillars of ‘Columnar Joints’, and the sandstone cliffs of ‘Yongmeori Coast’ are also considered natural landscapes that can only be seen in Jeju Island. To enjoy a convenient trip to Jeju Island, we recommend using a rental car. Jeju Island is the largest island in Korea, with an area of approximately 1,848㎢, which is three times the size of Seoul. Since tourist attractions are widely distributed throughout the island, renting a car is efficient if you want to visit each tourist attraction to your liking. Anyone, even foreigners, can rent and drive a rental car in Jeju Island as long as they meet the qualification requirements.
SK Rent-a-Car is a leading rental car company in Korea established in 1988 and is the official Korean partner of the global rental car brand AVIS. It provides convenient rental car services based on a network of over 100 branches nationwide, and each branch is located in the city center, major airports, and KTX stations, making it easily accessible. The satisfaction of customers is so high that it won the ‘Traveller Review Awards’ selected by Booking.com, the world’s No. 1 online travel platform, based on actual customer reviews.
SK Rent-a-Car is the No. 1 operator in Jeju Island, operating the largest number of rental cars, approximately 3,000. In addition to offering a variety of sizes, including sedans, SUVs, and vans, it also offers a free shuttle bus to the Jeju branch, which is located 3 minutes away from Jeju Airport.
In particular, SK Rent-a-Car has the largest number and variety of electric vehicles in Jeju Island. It is convenient because you can use chargers from various charging companies with just one EV Link card provided when using an electric vehicle, and it is even more convenient because you can calculate the cost per distance and pay the charging fee all at once when returning the vehicle.
Foreigners can easily use SK Rent-a-Car with just an IDP (International Driver’s License), a driver’s license from their home country, and a passport. If you sign up for full waiver insurance, you can receive full compensation for car accidents, and you can return the vehicle quickly without a separate verification process for damage, scratches, etc., making it convenient. In addition, you can add up to 3 drivers including yourself without additional cost, and you can also rent strollers, car seats, and wheelchairs if necessary.
Foreigners can easily use SK Rent-a-Car with just an IDP (International Driver’s License), a driver’s license from their home country, and a passport. If you sign up for full waiver insurance, you can receive full compensation for car accidents, and you can return the vehicle quickly without a separate verification process for damage, scratches, etc., making it convenient. In addition, you can add up to 3 drivers including yourself without additional cost, and you can also rent strollers, car seats, and wheelchairs if necessary.