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 rentMarch
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in China could cost, we've pulled prices from Fuzhou.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in China

The cheapest month to rent a car in China is March, when the average cost per day is NT$1,046. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is NT$1,046. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in China is October.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in China could cost, we've pulled prices from Fuzhou.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in China

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in China is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in China is Hertz. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Hertz.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are NT$1,144 a day and NT$7,464 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in China you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of China. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in China is Beijing. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Fuzhou.

Hire a car long term in China

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in China with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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 NT$5,507 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 Beijing. On average, it costs NT$1,566 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is NT$1,557 per day.