Car Rental in Shanghai, China

On average, hiring a car in Shanghai will set you back around $64 per day or $413 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Shanghai is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

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 October.

On average, around $413. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Shanghai is $433.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Shanghai for a whole month is $2,194. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

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.