Seoul Taxi Luggage and Three Suitcases in a Bigger Car
Seoul taxi luggage capacity is difficult to judge from the passenger count alone. One traveler on Reddit described calling taxis for three people, each carrying a medium-sized suitcase, and being refused. They then selected an XXL option described as suitable for large luggage, but the arriving driver again said, “2 only.”
I have never taken several large suitcases in a taxi myself. When I travel with family or friends and have bags to carry, I drive my own car. I do not know what happened between that traveler and the driver. What I do know is that even my own car becomes uncomfortable when both the luggage and the passenger count increase.
The traveler’s question begins with that moment at the curb. They had selected a bigger vehicle, there appeared to be room for the passengers, and the trunk looked large enough. Why were the bags still a problem?
Why I Take My Own Car When I Have Bags
With my own car, I have less reason to worry about inconveniencing other people while moving around. I do not have to hurry to match someone else’s departure time, and I can keep my personal belongings in the car. That freedom is why I choose to drive when traveling with family or friends.
It does not mean that carrying more luggage is always comfortable. If I am traveling alone, having plenty of bags is comparatively manageable. Once more people come along with more bags, the space becomes harder to share. The passengers and their belongings need room inside the same vehicle.
For travelers taking a taxi, there is another conversation to have. In my own car, I decide how the luggage will fit. In a taxi, you need to confirm the arrangement with the driver of the vehicle that arrives. Saying that there are three passengers does not tell the driver whether three suitcases will also fit.
Seoul Taxi Luggage When the App and Driver Give Different Answers
The traveler in that Reddit post said they had carried three people and three suitcases in taxis in Busan and Gwangju. Sometimes all the bags went in the trunk. On other rides, two went in the trunk and the third sat on the floor near the back seats. Those experiences gave them a reason to expect a similar arrangement in Seoul.
In Seoul, however, they were refused by ordinary taxis and by the vehicle ordered through the XXL option. The writer said the trunk looked large enough. That was their impression of the space, rather than a confirmed assessment of whether the luggage could be loaded. I cannot tell from the post alone why the driver refused.
Another traveler described a different outcome. In a comment on a separate Reddit discussion, they said they had carried three passengers and three medium-sized bags in ordinary taxis in Seoul and Busan without trouble. I cannot treat either experience as representative of every taxi in Seoul.
The useful advice from those two accounts is specific: do not assume that the arrangement accepted in your last city will work in the next vehicle. Check whether your group and your bags can travel together in the car you are about to take.
Why a Big-Looking Trunk May Not Fit Your Suitcases
The size of a car from the outside does not show exactly how much usable luggage space it has. Your suitcase has to pass through the trunk opening, fit the shape of the space inside, and allow the lid to close. Three large suitcases and three small ones are different loads, even though the number is the same.
Comments under the first traveler’s post suggested that an LPG fuel tank could reduce trunk space. That suggestion does not establish the construction of the vehicle that arrived or explain that particular refusal. Instead of assuming that all LPG taxis have the same trunk, check whether your bags fit in the assigned car.
Do not automatically count spare space around the back seats as an extra luggage compartment, either. Passengers need their seats and room to use their seat belts, and you should confirm luggage placement with the driver. An arrangement another driver allowed on an earlier journey may not be accepted this time.
You also should not assume who will lift the bags simply from the words ordinary taxi or deluxe taxi. If you need help, ask before moving the luggage. The vehicle category cannot replace checking whether the cases fit or whether help is available.
Does “Two Only” Mean There Is a Citywide Rule?
The short answer given to that traveler does not establish a two-suitcase limit across Seoul. In the account, the driver did not explain further, and I cannot confirm the vehicle or its loading conditions. I also have too little information to conclude that the refusal was solely a personal decision by the driver.
If possible, ask one clear question: “We are three passengers with three suitcases. Can you take all of us and the bags?” Include the size if the suitcases are large. This gives the driver a clearer situation to assess than simply saying that you have luggage.
If you receive no explanation, or the app description and the situation at pickup differ, keep the vehicle’s plate number, booking record, and any messages. These help you explain which vehicle and option you requested, and what you were told at pickup, when contacting customer support. Keeping a record does not automatically establish who was at fault.
Choosing a Bigger Vehicle in Kakao T and K.ride
The following instructions come from official information checked on October 2, 2026. When you use either app, check the vehicle options, price, and cancellation conditions displayed for your journey.
For an immediate Kakao T ride: Open the taxi service, enter your pickup point and destination, and select Venti if it appears among the ride options. The official service instructions say the option appears when a Venti vehicle is nearby. You also need a card registered for automatic payment to use Venti.
For a Kakao T reservation: Choose Taxi Reservation on the home screen, enter your pickup point and destination, set the departure time, and select Venti. Enter the passenger details and check the price and conditions before submitting the reservation. Afterward, check whether a driver has been assigned and the reservation confirmed. Submitting the request does not by itself secure a car.
For K.ride: Set your pickup point and destination, then look for Comfort among the vehicle options. The official website describes Comfort as a minivan with extra space, and the service pricing information identifies it as the Kakao T Venti option. Do not select Deluxe or Luxury for large luggage simply because the name sounds premium. Read the vehicle description before choosing.
After a vehicle is assigned: Tell the driver how many passengers and suitcases you have, including the suitcase sizes, and confirm that the luggage can be carried. Kakao Mobility’s customer support guidance says that even Venti, a large vehicle, may be unable to take some loads depending on the type and size of the items. Choosing a larger car and confirming your particular luggage are both necessary.
If you have an especially large amount of luggage, you can also give your accommodation the passenger count and bag sizes and ask about a suitable large vehicle or airport transfer. Check the actual vehicle and its loading conditions before booking based on a service name alone.
Compare the Airport Bus for an Airport Journey
For an airport journey, the airport bus is another option to compare. If there is a stop near your hotel and the timetable suits your flight, you can check the route and baggage conditions before trying to arrange several passengers and suitcases inside one ordinary taxi.
In another Reddit post, a traveler said they had found the airport limousine bus convenient for the journey from Incheon Airport to their hotel. With more luggage for the return journey, however, they asked whether to use the bus again or book a larger vehicle. Their question is a reminder to check bag sizes and quantities for the bus as well.
An airport bus will not suit everyone equally. You still have to take your suitcases to the stop and match its departure time. Those conditions matter to me, too: avoiding a hurried schedule and carrying my personal bags are among the reasons I use my own car.
If your group needs to leave together from the accommodation’s door, a larger vehicle with confirmed luggage capacity may suit you. If the bus stop is close and the timetable and baggage conditions work, compare the airport bus. Before calling a taxi in Seoul with several suitcases, list your passenger count and bag sizes, then confirm with the assigned driver that everything can be carried.
FAQ
Can Seoul taxis only take two suitcases?
The words “two only,” reported by one traveler, do not establish a shared limit for every taxi in Seoul. Conditions can differ with the vehicle, suitcase sizes, and passenger count, so confirm with the vehicle you will actually take.
Will a bigger taxi definitely fit three suitcases?
There is no guarantee that it will. After selecting a larger vehicle, provide the number and size of your suitcases and the passenger count, then confirm capacity. Venti’s official customer support also says some loads may not be accepted depending on the type and size of the items.
Which option should I look for in Kakao T and K.ride?
In Kakao T, check Venti rides or Venti reservations. In K.ride, look for Comfort, which the official information describes as a minivan. Check current availability and prices in the app when you need the ride.
What should I choose if I have lots of luggage and need to reach the airport?
Compare the airport bus if the nearby stop, timetable, and baggage conditions suit you. If your group needs to leave from the accommodation’s door, look for a larger vehicle after confirming your passenger count and luggage sizes. Whichever option you choose, provide the suitcase sizes as well as the number of bags.
