China car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in China

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Car rental directory

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in China

    103 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in China

    93 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in China

    65 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in China

    56 Locations

  • ehi

    Ehi car rental locations in China

    45 Locations

  • tongye

    Tongye car rental locations in China

    26 Locations

  • unitedautorent

    United Auto Rental car rental locations in China

    2 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$48/day

Good deal

$46/day

When to book a rental car in China

Average daily price per month
Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for renting 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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in China for $46 or less
  • Book your rental car in China at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in China are around 19% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Compact rental cars in China are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in China

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car rentals 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 rentals listed or dates of travel. Some car rental providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car rental providers' sites.