Korean Travel Phrases
In a taxi
Say it like this
- 이 주소로 가 주세요.i jusoro ga juseyo.Please take me to this address.
- 서울역으로 가 주세요.seoullyeogeuro ga juseyo.To Seoul Station, please.
- 얼마나 걸려요?eolmana geollyeoyo?How long will it take?
- 여기서 세워 주세요.yeogiseo sewo juseyo.Please stop here.
- 트렁크 좀 열어 주세요.teureongkeu jom yeoreo juseyo.Could you open the trunk?
- 카드 돼요?kadeu dwaeyo?Can I pay by card?
- 에어컨 좀 켜 주실래요?eeokeon jom kyeo jusillaeyo?Could you turn on the AC?
- 영수증 주세요.yeongsujeung juseyo.A receipt, please.
Good to know
- Show the address on your phone — drivers often know places by name better than by street.
- Taxi apps work well in big cities, and tipping isn't expected.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.