Is there something like Uber in Korea?

Kakao T is South Korea's answer to Uber, and it has been quickly gaining popularity among locals and tourists alike. With its easy-to-use app and affordable rates, it's no wonder why Kakao T is becoming such a popular choice for transportation in South Korea!



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Korean taxis are quick and cheap, they will be your favourite transportation mode whenever you do not want to use Korea's amazing public transports. Well we would like to recommend the must-have application used by everyone in Korea: Kakao Taxi. This app supports English and it got an intuitive interface.

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With Kakao T Trip, simply enter the destination and a nearby driver will be notified of the request. The driver will then pick the passenger up and take them to the desired location. Best of all, no foreign language skills are needed to use Kakao T Trip which is especially useful for traveling Koreans.

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It is the exact same price for a regular Taxi. If your check card is set up with Kakao Taxi (Kakao Pay), you can use the 1,000W “priority service” to “jump the queue but I don't know anyone who actually uses that. Kakao Black is the fancy car that definitely costs more.

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  1. By plane. For such a small country, Korea is surprisingly well served by domestic flights. ...
  2. By ferry. With several thousand islands sprinkled around Korea's western and southern shores, no trip to Korea would be complete without a ferry ride. ...
  3. By rail. ...
  4. By bus.


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Kakao T is South Korea's answer to Uber, and it has been quickly gaining popularity among locals and tourists alike. With its easy-to-use app and affordable rates, it's no wonder why Kakao T is becoming such a popular choice for transportation in South Korea!

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  1. Download the application. Download the Kakao T app.
  2. Choose the taxi. Open the app, and choose the Taxi.
  3. Enter your address. Enter your location and the address you wish to go to.
  4. Pick your options. ...
  5. Pick with your payment. ...
  6. Follow your Taxi.


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Deluxe taxis are black in color and have ?? written on the vehicle, usually on the top. They are not available in every city, so don't expect every black taxi to be deluxe. The image below is from Daejeon, where there are no deluxe taxis. Deluxe taxis are in Seoul and Daegu but perhaps other cities as well.

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General Taxi The general taxis are the cheapest and the most commonly found taxis. Most of the times, the general taxi drivers only speak Korean. If you are traveling metropolitan area, the drivers may know how to say simple English phrases. You might encounter some problem with communication.

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Take the bus – While the trains are fun, the cheapest way to get around Korea is by bus. They take longer but are much cheaper, so if you have the time, opt for long-distance buses. Just show up at the bus station to reserve your tickets in advance, as most websites and apps are in Korean.

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Regular Taxi Regular taxis are the cheapest and most common taxis in Seoul, and are easy to flag down in most neighborhoods. Most regular taxis are orange, but white, gray, and other colors are also common.

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What Not to Do in Seoul on Your 1st Visit
  • Only staying in Myeongdong or Dongdaemun.
  • Skipping Seoul's natural attractions.
  • Talking loudly on public transportation.
  • Using one hand to receive/give something.
  • Sitting on subway seats reserved for the elderly/pregnant women.
  • Wearing shoes inside someone's home.


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The best way to get around Seoul is via the subway. You can throw in a taxi ride here and there if you plan on staying out late, or a bus ride if your destination is too far to walk.

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