Pocket WiFi in South Korea: rental prices vs eSIM
For a week, the cheapest rental we found in South Korea costs ₩19,100 (WiFi Dosirak, 2 GB a day · 4G). An eSIM for the same week and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), with no device to pick up or return.
Prices checked on October 22, 2026 on the rental companies’ websites
The best eSIMs in South Korea for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$25.00$3.57 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: LG U+ and SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
9 GB · 30 days
$12.99$1.44 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Jetpac
15 GB · 7 days
$17.00$1.13 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: SK Telecom and KT
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Pocket WiFi or eSIM?
For a week, at the prices on the rental companies’ and providers’ websites.
Pocket WiFi, 7 days
₩19,100
WiFi Dosirak · 2 GB a day · 4G
- Pick it up at the airport (CJJ · GMP · ICN · PUS · TAE) or have it delivered, depending on the company.
- Connects up to 10 devices at once, handy for families.
- Charge it every night and return it when you leave; some companies ask for a deposit.
eSIM, 7 days
$12.99
with GoMoWorld
- Installed at home before you leave, nothing to return.
- Hotspot allowed by 7 of the 7 providers we compare in South Korea.
- You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone.
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Pocket WiFi in South Korea: our analysis
From the rental companies’ websites, checked on October 22, 2026.
The right rental for your needs
- CheapestWiFi Dosirak · 2 GB a day · 4G₩19,100
- UnlimitedSK Telecom · unlimited · 4G₩23,100
- Most devicesLG U+ · up to 10 devices₩30,800
In a group, the price per person
The rental at ₩19,100 (WiFi Dosirak) is shared between the connected devices:
- For 2₩9,550 per person
- For 3₩6,366.67 per person
- For 4₩4,775 per person
An eSIM costs from $12.99 per person for the same week (GoMoWorld).
Pickup, delivery, battery
- Airport pickup: Cheongju (CJJ), Gimpo (GMP), Incheon (ICN), Gimhae (PUS), Daegu (TAE).
- Battery: up to 10 hours (KT); charge it every night.
eSIMs in South Korea at a glance
- In South Korea, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $25.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs ₩31,500 (KT, unlimited data, 7 days); see our SIM card comparison in South Korea.
The rental offers
For 7 days, worked out on the rental companies’ pages; prices in their currency, never converted.
5 offers from 4 rental companies, read on their websites for a 7-day rental: WiFi Dosirak, SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+. Prices stay in their currency, not converted.
| Rental company | Data | One week | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Dosirak | 2 GB a day · 4G | ₩19,100 | ICN, GMP, PUS, TAE, CJJ |
| SK Telecom | unlimited · 4G | ₩23,100 | ICN, GMP, PUS |
| WiFi Dosirak | unlimited · 4G | ₩25,700 | ICN, GMP, PUS, TAE, CJJ |
| KT | unlimited | ₩30,800 | ICN, GMP, PUS |
| LG U+ | 4 GB a day · 4G | ₩30,800 | ICN, GMP, PUS |
Good to know, company by company
- 1
WiFi Dosirak
Lower rate from day 6; credit card as a guarantee; up to 5 devices; pickup also in Daegu and Cheongju.
- 2
SK Telecom
Speed capped at 20 Mbps, 3 devices at most; 25% off online; 100,000 KRW if lost.
- 3
KT
20 Mbps; deposit on a credit card in your name, debit cards refused; VAT included.
- 4
LG U+
4 GB a day, then 5 Mbps; up to 10 devices; with a debit card, a 70,000 KRW deposit refunded on return.
Where to pick it up
Rental companies at the airports, from their websites and the airports’.
| Airport | Rental companies |
|---|---|
| Gimpo (GMP) | KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak |
| Incheon (ICN) | KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak |
| Gimhae (PUS) | KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak |
| Cheongju (CJJ) | WiFi Dosirak |
| Daegu (TAE) | WiFi Dosirak |
Pocket WiFi in South Korea: your questions
Answered from the rental companies’ websites and today’s prices.
How much is a pocket WiFi in South Korea?
For a week, from ₩19,100 with WiFi Dosirak (2 GB a day · 4G), from its website on October 22, 2026; up to ₩30,800 for the most expensive unlimited offer.
Where can I rent a pocket WiFi in South Korea?
At the airport: Gimpo (KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak); Incheon (KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak); Gimhae (KT, LG U+, SK Telecom, WiFi Dosirak); Cheongju (WiFi Dosirak). Several companies also deliver to your hotel or a pick-up point.
Pocket WiFi or eSIM in South Korea?
An eSIM costs from $12.99 for a week (GoMoWorld) and has nothing to return; a pocket WiFi costs from ₩19,100, but connects several devices at once.
How many devices can connect?
Up to 10 depending on the device; SK Telecom allows 3.
How much is an unlimited pocket WiFi in South Korea?
From ₩23,100 a week with SK Telecom (unlimited · 4G).
Pocket WiFi or eSIM for a family?
For 4, the cheapest rental comes to ₩4,775 per person; an eSIM costs from $12.99 per person (GoMoWorld).
Can the pocket WiFi be delivered?
No: the companies we found hand it over at the airport.
How long does a pocket WiFi battery last?
Up to 10 hours depending on the company (KT): charge it every night.
How does renting a pocket WiFi work?
You book it online, pick it up at the airport or get it at your hotel, charge it every night and return it when you leave, often in a prepaid envelope.