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Cheap Car Rentals in China

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How far in advance should I hire a car in China?

To get the best deal on car hire in China, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 185, which is about 226% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in China is August, when you can expect to pay RM 199/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in China is July (RM 255/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 206

February

RM 243

March

RM 224

April

RM 236

May

RM 230

June

RM 216

July

RM 255

August

RM 199

September

RM 229

October

RM 221

November

RM 207

December

RM 220

What car do most people hire in China?

Premium cars (Class Premium Car, for example) are the most popular in China. SUV (Class Compact SUV) and Compact (Class Compact SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting China.

Which car hire company has the most locations in China?

Avis has 101 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Tongye has the second-highest number of locations in China at 24.

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 24 May 2026.

Hertz

2.6
Poor
4 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.6

Comfort

2.6

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

2.6

Value

2.6

Avis

101 locations

Tongye

24 locations

Ehi

45 locations

United Auto Rental

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

65 locations

Europcar

57 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in China, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 May 2026.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in China?

    Cars in China are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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