South Korea · Taxi & Cars

Kakao T

Kakao T is South Korea's dominant taxi-hailing and mobility app, integrated into the widely used KakaoTalk ecosystem.

What it helps with

A taxi anywhere in KoreaNationwide.
A designated driverAfter drinking.
Bikes and scootersSame app.

About Kakao T

Built by Kakao, the company behind Korea's dominant messaging app, Kakao T covers taxis, designated driver services (for those who've been drinking), bike rentals, and parking in one app, with a near-total market share for app-based taxi hailing.

Key Features

Taxi Hailing: Book a taxi with live driver tracking and destination-based fare estimates.
Designated Driver Service: Book a driver to drive your own car home if you've been drinking.
Bike & Scooter Rentals: Rent bikes and scooters through the same app in supported cities.
Parking: Find and reserve parking spots in major cities.

How to Get Started

Download Kakao T from Google Play or the App Store.
Register with a Korean phone number and confirm by SMS.
Set your pickup and destination and confirm to book a taxi.
Pay with a linked card or in cash depending on the driver.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Visitors without a Korean number can use K.Ride, Kakao Mobility's app for foreigners that accepts international cards.
Payment: Taxi fares are metered; a night surcharge applies from 22:00 to 04:00.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kakao T work with a foreign bank card in South Korea?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Kakao T available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Kakao T?: No, an international phone number generally works for Kakao T.
Do I need local ID or residency for Kakao T?: No, Kakao T doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Kakao T?: iOS · Android
How much does Kakao T cost?: Metered taxi fare plus small call fee

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Please take me to this address (show it on the map) 이 주소로 가 주세요. I juso-ro ga juseyo.
How much will it cost? 얼마예요? Eolmayeyo?
Can I pay by card? 카드로 결제할 수 있어요? Kadeu-ro gyeolje-hal su isseoyo?
Stop here, please 여기서 세워 주세요. Yeogiseo sewo juseyo.
Please wait a moment 잠깐만 기다려 주세요. Jamkkanman gidaryeo juseyo.
Thank you 감사합니다. Gamsahamnida.