Car hire in Shanghai, China

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The most popular car rental companies in Shanghai

Hiring a car in Shanghai: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Best time to book 3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Shanghai is currently September.
On average, around SAR 998. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Shanghai is SAR 877.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Shanghai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Shanghai that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Shanghai.
Most places – Shanghai included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.