Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bicycle Rental" in Korean
“Bicycle Rental” in Korean is 자전거 대여 (pronounced "jajeonggeo daeyeo").
자전거 대여
jajeonggeo daeyeo
Usage & Context
Bicycle rentals are widely available in Korean cities and tourist areas. Many travelers use bikes to explore parks, riverside paths, and scenic areas at their own pace.
Example Sentence
한강공원에서 자전거를 대여했어요.
I rented a bicycle at Hangang Park.
How to use 자전거 대여 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bicycle Rental” is 자전거 대여, romanized as jajeonggeo daeyeo.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 자전거 대여.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Ja-jeong-geo Dae-yeo". "Ja" is like 'jaw' without the 'w'. "Jeong" sounds like 'jong' in 'jongle'. "Geo" is like 'go' but with a softer 'g'. "Dae" is like 'day'. "Yeo" is like 'yuh' in 'yummy'.
More Example Sentences
Asking for directions to a rental shop.
자전거 대여점은 어디에 있어요? 한강공원 근처에 있을까요?
Where is the bicycle rental shop? Would it be near Hangang Park?
Recommending a public bike sharing service.
따릉이 자전거 대여 앱을 사용해 보세요. 서울에서 아주 편리해요.
Try using the Ttareungi bicycle rental app. It's very convenient in Seoul.
Inquiring about rental prices at a shop.
시간당 자전거 대여료가 얼마예요? 두 시간 정도 빌리고 싶어요.
How much is the bicycle rental fee per hour? I'd like to rent for about two hours.
Cultural Context
Bicycle rentals are extremely popular in Korea, especially in cities with well-developed cycling paths like Seoul's Han River parks. Public bike-sharing systems, such as 'Ttareungi' (따릉이) in Seoul, are widely used for short commutes or leisurely rides. Many tourist destinations also offer private rental shops, making it a common and enjoyable way to explore the local scenery and urban areas.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자전거 대여 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
자전거 대여소
bicycle rental place
자전거 대여료
bicycle rental fee
자전거 빌리다
to rent a bicycle
Related Expressions
자전거
jajeonggeo
bicycle
대여하다
daeyeohada
to rent (verb form)
빌리다
billida
to borrow, to rent (general verb)
반납하다
bannaphada
to return
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