China car rentals

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Car rental directory

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in China

    103 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in China

    93 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in China

    65 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in China

    56 Locations

  • ehi

    Ehi car hire locations in China

    45 Locations

  • tongye

    Tongye car hire locations in China

    26 Locations

  • unitedautorent

    United Auto Rental car hire locations in China

    2 Locations

Good to know

Most popular car type

Compact

When to book a rental car in China

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for hiring a car in China

  • Renting a car in China, though it requires some foresight, offers the most freedom, flexibility, and comfort for getting around the country. Although there are long-distance buses available in China, they often lack comfortable conditions, while the safer and more advanced bullet trains sometimes do not have English signs, schedules, or information on routes and specific stops.
  • China is a massive country with different climates and natural conditions that you will drive through if you’re exploring a good portion of the country over land. If you’re sticking to the major cities or smaller towns like Guangzhou or Beijing, a car is all you’ll need; however, if you’re planning on going to the desert or the mountainous regions, a larger vehicle with four-wheel drive will be a necessity.
  • If you’re traveling to China with children, be advised that there are currently no laws requiring the use of child seats in vehicles or any other laws governing child restraint in vehicles. Because of this, child seats aren’t often offered as an add-on to your rental unless you rent with a large, multi-national company like Hertz or AVIS. If you prefer that your child be secured in a car seat during your time in China, you’ll have to bring your own.
  • Depending on the rental car agency you choose, it may be possible to cross borders if you have a Chinese driving license. If you’re planning to travel to the neighboring countries of Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, or Myanmar, you’ll need to ensure that you have the right entrance visa and all of the paperwork for your car (photos, correct registration, proof of insurance) to enter. Before you make your reservation, check with your rental car company to make sure they allow border crossings.
  • Book your rental car in China at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car in China

Car hire locations in China

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.