Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Shanghai, China. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 September 2026.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.77 |
Average price per day | $75 |
Cheapest price per day | $57 |
There are 5 hire agencies servicing Shanghai. These agencies, altogether, have 35 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Shanghai with prices from $57 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Shanghai:
Compact
$57+
Full-size
$86+
Premium
$115+
Premium SUV
$134+
Compact SUV
$86+
Intermediate SUV
$124+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Shanghai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$62
February
$56
March
$80
April
$67
May
$74
June
$67
July
$78
August
$83
September
$86
October
$82
November
$65
December
$82
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Shanghai, China, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $75/day when booking a car hire in Shanghai. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 5.
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Shanghai, offering car hire for around $523 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Shanghai check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
The monthly cost of a car hire in Shanghai is $2,240 ($75/day) on average.
$0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Shanghai, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Shanghai, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.