Shanghai Cheap Car Rentals - SHA

To rent a car in China, you will need a Chinese driver’s license, which can be obtained with your International Driving Permit. In Shanghai, as throughout China, driving is on the right-hand side of the road. The speed limit within the city is 30 kilometers per hour.

Driving in Shanghai can be difficult, since it is a huge city with a lot of traffic. To avoid traffic jams downtown, visitors should use Shanghai’s elevated expressways and main boulevards whenever possible. Beware of the city’s many bicycles and motorcycles, as they often follow their own rules.

If driving in the city sounds like a headache, remember that renting a car in Shanghai gives you the freedom to leave the crowded city. There are many pleasant excursions that will appeal to people seeking a break from the hectic metropolitan ways. To the southwest is Xitang, a historic town where many movies have been filmed. Visitors will enjoy strolling along the canals, which are lit at night with hanging red lanterns. To the west of Shanghai is Zhujiajio, another canal town. Jiading is a historic area one hour away that features a tranquil Confucian garden. Songjiang is a small provincial city an hour away.