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Welcome to the car rental Shanghai Hongqiao Airport information page with information on Shanghai Hongqiao Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Shanghai driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Shanghai Hongqiao Airport car rental options and search for the best available Shanghai car rental rates in the search box below.


Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips



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Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

For Shanghai Hongqiao Airport car rental, most visitors hire a car with a driver (often from their hotel) on a daily or weekly basis.

 

You can book a vehicle on arrival, but to be sure of getting the best deal, the vehicle of your choice and a good driver, we recommend that you reserve a car in advance.

 

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport car hire booths are located in the Arrivals hall.


Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Car Rental Companies

Avis - self-drive or car with driver Angel


Shanghai Driving Information


 
Driving is on the right side of the road.


 
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental cars may be either automatic OR manual transmission. Make sure to verify when booking if you are not comfortable with a manual transmission.


 
Your local drivers' licence is required.


 
Shanghai Driving Stress Level: 8/10

Many people flying into the city of Shanghai opt to hire a car complete with driver. This is becoming an increasingly popular option, and local drivers have the advantage of being able to easily navigate the city and read the Chinese road signs. Driving in the city centre can be hectic at times and local Chinese drivers are not the most considerate.


 


Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Car Rental Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com does not recommend a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport car rental.

Foreign visitors are not encouraged to drive cars in China. Foreign residents can bring their own cars into the country but this involves a huge bureaucratic effort. Expat drivers may need a physical examination and a written exam of local traffic rules to obtain a local license from the vehicle administrative department (VAD) under the Municipal Public Security Bureau. They must already possess a valid International Driving Permit.


The license is temporary for residents staying less than a year, permanent if longer. To obtain it, they must present their original driving license and a translated version, passport and local residence certificate.


All foreign visitors who want to travel within China by car are advised to hire a car with a local driver.



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Last Updated: 21 May 2025