# Car-sharing app for a Korea weekend outing: SOCAR - By Yudam (https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-clock/) - Written Jan 15, 2026 - Products › Tech & gadgets - Product provided: This post is part of a SOCAR campaign that states compensation for the article was provided. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-clock/socar-app-weekend-trip/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@beside-the-clock/socar-app-weekend-trip/index.md) ## In short SOCAR is a car-sharing service in Korea, handled from booking to return in its app. I used SOCAR for a daytime weekend outing with my husband, including a walk and café stop, and it made carrying our things and moving between stops easy. Verdict: a handy option for a multi-stop outing. ## Good to know - **Service**: SOCAR - **Use case**: A daytime weekend outing with my husband, including a walk and café visit - **How it works**: Booking, rental, and return are handled in the app - **Vehicle pickup**: Set a starting point, find the car, then take photos and confirm in the app *Prices as written by the tester on Jan 15, 2026 · not updated automatically* ## Why did I use SOCAR for a weekend outing? While planning a domestic outing with my husband, I decided to try SOCAR. We usually take public transportation or taxis, but this time we had several places to visit. We also had luggage, and our route was flexible, so I thought having a car would be convenient. ![SOCAR screen related to using the service for a couple's outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-01-1w7ju-966.webp) ![SOCAR app screen for renting a car for a weekend outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-02-1fqeh-966.webp) ![Preparing to use a car through the SOCAR app](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-03-vyjrw-966.webp) ## Can everything from booking to return be done in the app? For this trip, I handled everything in the app, from booking and rental to return. There was no need to visit a separate office or fill out paperwork, so it was not difficult even for a first-time user. ![SOCAR app screen related to the car booking process](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-04-sh0np-966.webp) When booking, I set the destination and time, then chose a vehicle type. There were quite a few cars available at the time I wanted. At the time, the listed rental period ranged from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 30 days. ![SOCAR screen for choosing a car rental time](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-05-1li18-966.webp) ![Car rental information viewed in the SOCAR app](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-06-16a5y-966.webp) ## Are there options for vehicle delivery or returning it elsewhere? Besides picking up, using, and returning the car myself, the app also introduced a “Bureum” service that brings a car to your home. There was also a one-way option that lets you return the car at your destination instead of going back to where you started. I thought these would be useful choices depending on how much luggage you have and your route. ![SOCAR guide screen for car rental options](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-07-1lj5o-966.webp) ![SOCAR screen about vehicle pickup and return options](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-08-1uz42-966.webp) ![SOCAR app screen for rental options and vehicle selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-09-bmwk1-966.webp) ## What did I consider when choosing a car? There was a wide range of vehicle types, including SUVs, compact cars, sedans, and imported cars, and prices varied by type. This outing involved a walk, a café stop, and taking photos, so we would be moving around a lot. I chose a car based on practicality. ## What fare benefits were available at the time? At the time, the app showed a benefit of unlimited free driving fees for electric vehicles, while regular vehicles had free driving fees for up to 30 km. I felt that this benefit reduced the cost burden for our outing. ![SOCAR screen about driving-fee benefits available at the time](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-10-1i0bx-966.webp) ![SOCAR screen about vehicle-use costs and benefits](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-11-1p4x3-966.webp) ![SOCAR app screen showing usage benefits](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-12-1u5zw-966.webp) There was also a notice saying that 5% of the payment could be earned as credit for the next use. The app also showed one-way, late-night, and early-bird discounts. Since I used it during the daytime on a weekend, I could not use the late-night discount, but next time I am thinking of applying a coupon too. ## What was the process of finding and picking up the car like? I set a starting point, found the vehicle, and picked it up. SOCAR Zones are located in apartment complexes, public parking lots, and near stations, so I felt they were easy to access. For pickup, I simply took photos and confirmed everything in the app, so it could all be done without staff. ![SOCAR Zone screen about finding and picking up a vehicle](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-13-qvmze-966.webp) ![Vehicle pickup confirmation through the SOCAR app](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-14-1jkct-966.webp) ![SOCAR vehicle-use screen for the outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/socar-app-weekend-trip/socar-app-weekend-trip-15-eo5iz-966.webp) ## Was it convenient for an outing with several stops? For an itinerary like this one, moving between several places with luggage, having a car was convenient. What I liked was the lower cost burden, how easy it was to find a vehicle, and being able to complete the process in the app. I wanted to use it again, and I thought it could be useful when taking my parents on an outing too. ## Products - SOCAR car-sharing service — SOCAR - 쏘카 앱 — 차량 예약·대여·반납에 이용 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-clock/socar-app-weekend-trip/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt