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Cheap Car Rentals in China from C$ 54

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in China with a pick-up date of 10/1 and drop-off date of 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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China car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in China. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 December 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

C$ 55

Cheapest price per day

C$ 54

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in China?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across China, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 388 pickup locations in China to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 December 2024.

Price

C$ 47 - C$ 64

Out of all the popular cities in China, Shenyang is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 47/day. Renting a car in Shenyang is 27% cheaper than renting one in Beijing where the per day rate is around C$ 64. Other fairly inexpensive cities in China to get a rental car in are: Shanghai (C$ 54/day), Guangzhou (C$ 58/day), and Beijing (C$ 64/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Beijing should expect to spend around C$ 64/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in China is Beijing.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in China?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in China and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 2 December 2024.

January

C$ 64

February

C$ 67

March

C$ 65

April

C$ 65

May

C$ 65

June

C$ 68

July

C$ 63

August

C$ 68

September

C$ 65

October

C$ 70

November

C$ 81

December

C$ 70

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in China is July. The most expensive time to rent a car is November. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in China

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in China and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 December 2024.

There are 7 rental agencies servicing China. These agencies, altogether, have 393 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in China with prices from C$ 54 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in China:

Compact

Compact

C$ 52+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 67+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 68+

Premium

Premium

C$ 88+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 142+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 68+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 106+

Compare available car types for rental in China

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in China to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 61 - C$ 70

All Car Types

C$ 61 - C$ 123

To rent a small car in China, you would pay an average price of C$ 63/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in China (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 70/day). In fact, April is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best China small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in China, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in China (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 164/day). In fact, March is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a large car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best China large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in China, you would pay an average price of C$ 88/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in China (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 170/day). In fact, March is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best China SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda CivicC$ 54/day
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Honda Civic
Kia RioC$ 62/day
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Kia Rio

Top rental agencies in China

Explore the leading car rental agencies in China known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in China. Reviews were last updated on 2 December 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving China, including those serving the Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Avis

100 locations

Hertz

94 locations

keddy by Europcar

64 locations

Europcar

57 locations

Ehi

45 locations

Tongye

26 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

Best China car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in China. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 7 rental car agencies in China with an average daily rate of C$ 98. Data was last updated on 2 December 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the China region, including options close to Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Honda CivicC$ 54/day
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Honda Civic
Kia RioC$ 62/day
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Kia Rio
Ford Focus SedanC$ 80/day
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Ford Focus Sedan

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in China, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in China?

    At C$ 47/day, it is 16% cheaper on average to rent a car in Shenyang than any other city in China. The cheapest price found in China was for C$ 47/day in Shenyang.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in China?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in China.

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