Car hire in China

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China car hire at a glance

Most popular providerHertz
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentNovember
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in China could cost, we've pulled prices from Shenyang.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in China is November, when the average cost per day is SAR 131. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is SAR 133. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in China is June.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in China could cost, we've pulled prices from Shenyang.

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Car hire in China: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in China, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in China you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in China is Avis. You can rent a car with them for SAR 672 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in China depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in China, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in China. First, you need to decide where in China you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in China. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in China you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Hong Kong. On average, it costs SAR 259 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 259 per day.