Cheapest car hire in China
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.72 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.72 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.72 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 27.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.72 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 31.04 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 217.33 EUR from 22/03/2021
Ford Focus Estate
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 234.21 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 236.01 EUR from 22/03/2021
Roewe 550
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 35.66 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 249.62 EUR from 22/03/2021
Citroen C3-XR
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.58 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 326.11 EUR from 20/04/2020
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 40.08 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 280.60 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.29 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 324.03 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 40.08 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 280.60 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.29 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 324.03 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 40.08 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 280.60 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 45.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 320.26 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.29 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 324.03 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Maxus G10
7 Adults, 5 Doors
From 46.45 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 325.18 EUR from 22/03/2021
Top tips when hiring a car in China
- China does not recognize the International Driving Permit, you’ll need a Chinese driving license
- Tourists can now apply for a temporary license enabling tourists to hire a car in China and drive legally but this can take up to 2 months so you need to start the process early
- Domestic car rental is increasingly popular across China
- Drive on the right-hand side of the road in China, the rental car will have its steering wheel on the left
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Laws and rules of the road when driving in China
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Road Driving Side
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40kph
Urban speed Limit
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100kph
Rural Speed Limit
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80-120kph
Motorway Speed Limit
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Current Petrol Price
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80mg
Drink Drive Limit
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CNY
Currency
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YES
Tolls
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Front and Rear
Seatbelts
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Fixed and Mobile
Speed Cameras
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Hands Free Only
Mobile Phones
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Car rental agent statistics in China
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5.2/10
Highest rated agent:
EHI
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5.2/10
Lowest rated agent:
EHI
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37
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.
Fuel prices in China
| Month, Year | Diesel €/ltr | Unleaded €/ltr |
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Jan , 2021
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0.70
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0.81
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Dec , 2020
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0.69
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0.79
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Nov , 2020
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0.66
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0.76
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Oct , 2020
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0.65
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0.76
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Sep , 2020
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0.64
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0.74
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Aug , 2020
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0.66
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0.76
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Jul , 2020
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0.65
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0.76
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Jun , 2020
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0.66
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0.76
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May , 2020
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0.66
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0.76
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Apr , 2020
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0.67
|
0.77
|
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Mar , 2020
|
0.65
|
0.75
|
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Feb , 2020
|
0.78
|
0.89
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Car rental price statistics in China
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€ 163.03
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(per week)
FAQs about car hire in China
How much does it cost to hire a car in China?
Car hire in China starts from just €23.30 per day for a (compact elite) class car from Ehi. The average price to hire a car in China is just €50.60 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in China is a BMW 3 Series car for a (premium) class from Ehi costing €97.20 per day.
How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in China?
We often have special offers on car hire in China including free additional drivers, for example, is offering free additional driver and express check-in at for €0.00 per day.
Why is car hire so cheap in China?
Car hire prices in China are kept low thanks to the 1 car hire companies across the country. With over 62 car hire locations and 256 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in China.
Who is the best car hire company in China?
Based on over reviews from recent car hire customers, the best car hire agency in China Is who score on average /10 across all locations in China.
What is the most popular car hire location in China?
The most popular locations to hire a car in China is Tianjin West High-speed Railway Station with 1 car hire companies and 8 cars to choose from.
How much does fuel cost in China?
Current fuel prices in China are €0.809/ltr for petrol and €0.703/ltr for diesel as of 4 January 2021, it’ll cost on average €32 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €28 for diesel.
What are the speed limits in China?
Speed limits in China are in and are generally on urban roads, on rural roads and on the motorways but you should always follow local signage.
What is the cheapest car hire company in China?
Ehi is the cheapest car hire company in China offering a (compact elite) class car such as the Volkswagen Lavida for as little as €163.10 per week.
What is the most popular hire car in China?
The most popular car hire category in China is the Volkswagen Lavida available from 1 car hire companies in over 58 locations.
Can you hire a car in China?
Only recently have tourists been able to drive in China and the change to the laws have resulted in a boost to demand for car hire in China, however, no matter how confident a driver you are, or however many times you have rented a car around the world, renting a car in China is likely to be a new experience for anyone. Tourists are now able to apply for a temporary driving license required to drive, however it can be a lengthy process and can take up to 2 months so you need to plan ahead.
China Mini Guide
How do I get to China?
There are several international airports around the country making access to the country relatively easy. Beijing’s Capital Airport is one of the world’s busiest serving nearly 80m passengers last year. Guangdong and Shanghai regions each have two airports which served over 30m passengers last year. Whilst many of those passengers were domestic travellers, you can fly from most parts of Europe, some parts of Africa (South Africa, Egypt) and from the USA to China, such is its importance on the world stage. You won’t find budget flights to China but internal flights are reasonably priced.
What is There to See and Do in China?
There is enough to keep you busy for a lifetime but if you need to be selective, the highlights are the Great Wall of China, reputedly humanity’s greatest civil engineering project and falsely claimed to be the only man-made object visible from space. There’s also the Terracotta Army, one of the most exciting archaeological finds since the discovery of Tutankhamen. Shanghai has a fascinating history from its time as an important trade centre with the west at the start of the 20th century and Beijing has many monuments from the height of communism together with the Forbidden City, the palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
What Should I eat in China?
Chinese food is the obvious answer but depending on where you are in the country, the food varies widely. You’ll have the hot and spicy food of Szechuan or the creamy fruity Malaysian style from the southern region and the dry, aromatic tastes from the region bordering Mongolia.
Is it easy to hire a car in China?
China is a huge country and with countless attractions. Touring the attractions needs a combination of internal flights as well as a hire car and will require careful planning if you are to make best use of your time. China is currently undergoing a massive expansion of industry, commerce and in its cities and you’ll be amazed at the works going on to modernise the country.
The people are friendly and generally proud of the achievements of the republic although a large proportion of the population are still poor. The country has many different climatic zones and a varied geography, so, depending on where you’re visiting, you may need winter clothing or just shorts and a t-shirt!
Popular car hire destinations in China
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