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Cheap Car Rentals in China from $33

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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in China

Price

$32 - $48

Out of all the popular cities in China, Fuzhou is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $32/day. Renting a car in Fuzhou is 33% cheaper than renting one in Chongqing where the per day rate is around $48. Other fairly inexpensive cities in China to get a rental car in are: Xiamen ($36/day), Changsha ($37/day), and Wuhan ($38/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Guangzhou should expect to spend around $42/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in China is Guangzhou.

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

January

$58

February

$45

March

$46

April

$45

May

$44

June

$44

July

$57

August

$47

September

$44

October

$42

November

$57

December

$43

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in China is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. 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

There are currently 395 rental locations operating in China spread across 7 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in China is Small at $33 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in China

Small

$41 - $51

All Car Types

$57 - $76

To rent a Small in China, you would pay an average price of $45/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Small in China (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$51/day). In fact, June is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a Small saves you 31% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in China, you would pay an average price of $66/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in China (~$20/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$97/day). In fact, June is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a Medium is 2% 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 Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in China, you would pay an average price of $70/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Large in China (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$85/day). In fact, October is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for China. When comparing with other car types available for rental in China, renting a Large is 9% 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 Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in China, you would pay an average price of $70/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in China (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$91/day). In fact, February is about 26% 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 8% 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:

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Top rental agencies in China

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in China, including those that serve Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Avis

104 locations

Hertz

93 locations

keddy by Europcar

65 locations

Europcar

56 locations

Ehi

45 locations

Tongye

26 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

Best China car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in China recently found.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in China, including options within the Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.

Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in China?

When renting a car in China, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around $42/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is COMPACT, which starts as low as $32/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in China?

When visiting China, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Xiamen where rental cars typically will cost around $36/day (17% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in China was found in Nanjing for just $18/day.

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

In China, drivers are expected to maintain the lane(s) on the left side of the road.

Luxury car rentals in China

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in China from the best rental car providers in the country.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in China, including options close to Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
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