YourBus Korea Pricing Guide

What Is Included in a Korea Charter Bus Price?

International customers repeatedly ask the same question: “Is this the total price?” This page explains which costs are normally included and which items may be charged separately.

Charter bus prices are not fixed. Rates may vary depending on season, travel date, route, distance, vehicle type, service hours, luggage volume and overall vehicle demand. Peak-season and high-demand dates may be higher. Final pricing is confirmed in the individual quotation.

Simple rule: route costs are predictable, parking is not

Normally included in the base vehicle price

  • Charter vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Fuel
  • Highway tolls

May be separate depending on the itinerary

  • Parking fees
  • Overtime
  • Driver meals
  • Driver accommodation
  • Tour guide
  • Attraction / admission fees
Parking example: If passengers are dropped near an attraction and the bus leaves the paid parking area, then returns at the agreed pickup time, no parking fee may be incurred. If the bus must remain in the attraction parking lot, the actual parking charge applies.

Full-day charter hours

For Seoul-area operations, a standard full-day quotation is commonly based on 10 hours. If your itinerary is expected to exceed that time, tell us the planned finish time so overtime can be estimated in advance.

Typical overtime reference

Vehicle typeSeptember referenceOctober reference
45-seat coachKRW 60,000 / hourKRW 70,000 / hour
35-seat coachKRW 50,000 / hourKRW 60,000 / hour
County 25-seat busKRW 40,000 / hourKRW 50,000 / hour
Sprinter / mid-van / limousine-type vehicleKRW 70,000 / hourKRW 70,000 / hour or quotation-specific rate

These are current operating reference rates. Final overtime follows the confirmed quotation, route, season and vehicle assignment.

Early-morning service: An additional KRW 50,000 may apply when the schedule requires an early-morning start.

Out-of-town and overnight service

For full-day or regional operations, the standard driver meal allowance is KRW 10,000 per day. When an overnight stay is required, the standard driver accommodation allowance is KRW 50,000 per night. Parking is charged at actual cost when required. Highway tolls are normally included in the confirmed vehicle price unless specifically stated otherwise.

VAT and payment methods

Payment methodTax / feeNotes
KRW cash paid to the driverNo VAT or card processing feeAvailable when agreed as the balance-payment method
Domestic KRW bank transferVAT 10%Korean domestic payment
Domestic card paymentVAT 10%Card payment before service
International card / PayPalVAT 10% + 4% processing feeInternational online payment

Final payment terms follow the confirmed quotation or contract for each booking.

Price FAQ

What is normally included in the charter bus price?

Unless your quotation states otherwise, the vehicle, professional driver, fuel and highway tolls are included in the base vehicle price. Parking, overtime, driver meals or accommodation, guides and attraction costs may be handled separately depending on the itinerary.

Are highway tolls included?

Yes. YourBus normally includes highway tolls in the base vehicle price unless the quotation specifically states otherwise.

Are parking fees included?

Parking is normally charged separately when actual parking is required because the amount varies by location and operating method. If the driver drops the group off and returns later, a parking fee may not be incurred.

Why is parking separate when tolls are included?

Highway tolls can usually be estimated from the route, while parking depends on whether the vehicle actually remains in a paid parking area. Charging actual parking costs avoids including a parking charge when no parking is needed.

How many hours are included in a full-day charter?

For Seoul-area operations, a standard full-day vehicle quotation is commonly based on 10 hours. Longer itineraries can be quoted with overtime or a longer service package. Always check the hours stated in your quotation.

What happens if our itinerary runs longer than the booked hours?

Overtime may be charged by the hour according to vehicle type and quotation conditions. If your itinerary is likely to run long, tell us the expected finish time before booking.

Is the driver's meal included?

For full-day or regional operations, the standard driver meal allowance is KRW 10,000 per day unless the confirmed quotation states otherwise.

Who pays for the driver's accommodation on an overnight trip?

When an overnight stay is required for the driver, the standard accommodation allowance is KRW 50,000 per night unless the confirmed quotation states otherwise.

Can you provide an all-inclusive quotation?

Yes. Tell us exactly which items you want included. For complex tours, it is best to separate vehicle/driver, tolls, parking, overtime, driver expenses, guide fees and attraction costs so there is no misunderstanding.

Want a clear quotation with no hidden assumptions?

Send the route, passenger count, luggage, start time and expected finish time. We will show the vehicle price and any itinerary-specific extras separately.

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