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

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The cheapest month to rent a car in China is March, when the average cost per day is R$ 174. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is R$ 176. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in China is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in China could cost, we've pulled prices from Shanghai.

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Car rental in China: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in China, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental 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 travelers' best-rated car rental company in China is Avis. You can rent a car with them for R$ 940 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 driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in China, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in China. First, you need to decide where in China you want to pick up your car.

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 rental company you choose.
It depends where in China you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Shanghai. On average, it costs R$ 229 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is R$ 226 per day.