Shanghai car hire

Compact cars are definitely the way to go for Shanghai car hire, as you will be grateful for the flexibility they provide in traffic and in parking. Shanghai is a big, crowded city and space is at a premium for urban transit. Smaller, manoeuvrable cars with good fuel economy will serve your needs better than larger, thirstier vehicles in Shanghai traffic.

The speed limit is 30 km/h on single-lane urban roads; you can drive up to 70 km/h on multi-lane city roads, 100 km/h on express roads and 120 km/h on the express freeway. There is usually a 10 km/h tolerance but violations above this are penalised and, as speed cameras are common, it is very likely that violations will be detected.

Parking in Shanghai can be a challenge, as there is high demand and limited supply for space. There is some free parking available, but it is not easy to find a free spot, so it is usually better to assume you will have to pay. There are several parking areas and multi-level car parks around the city and many operate on a 24-hour basis. On-street parking is also generally paid, and there are a number of guarded streets where you can leave your car for a fee. Illegal parking is almost always detected and almost always results in a fine, so it definitely doesn’t pay to park illegally.

On average a car hire in Shanghai costs $69 per day.

The average price of fuel in Shanghai is $6.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $82 and $109, depending on the car size.

Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Shanghai.

The only car hire company onsite at Hongqiao Intl airport is Hertz.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Hongqiao Intl airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Premium car hire in Shanghai costs $145 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Shanghai costs $151 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Shanghai costs $94 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Shanghai costs $481 per week ($69 per day).

On average a car hire in Shanghai costs $2,061 per month ($69 per day).