Car hire in Beijing, China

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Beijing?

Our data shows that July is the cheapest month to rent a car in Beijing. It’s around 37,174F per day in July, compared to the yearly average of 37,500F per day.
Cheapest month avgJuly • 37,174F
Yearly avg price37,500F

Select your Beijing pick-up location

There are 12 car hire providers in Beijing. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Beijing

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Beijing. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Beijing

Hertz
Avis

What's the most popular car to hire in Beijing?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Camry is the most popular car to hire in Beijing, with prices starting from 27,039F per day. The Fiat Tipo and similar models are also popular drives in Beijing.
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry16% chose this
Fiat Tipo
Fiat Tipo9% chose this
Opel Astra
Opel Astra8% chose this
Kia Ceed
Kia Ceed8% chose this
Most popular carToyota Camry
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Beijing's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Beijing right now, with prices from 28,981F per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom 28,981F per day
Cheapest providerHertz

Hiring a car in Beijing: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carLarge, fullsize
Average daily price36,655F
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Beijing

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Beijing car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Beijing that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Beijing for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Beijing avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Beijing, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Beijing car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Beijing is 36,655F per day or 252,406F for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 27,039F per day for Medium hire from Avis. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
SUV
Average price: 53,973F per day.
Cheapest price found: 34,851F per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 72,726F per day.
Cheapest price found: 42,277F per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Beijing is Medium, compact. The most popular is Large, fullsize.
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 Beijing is currently June.
On average, around 252,406F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Beijing is 189,270F.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Beijing for a whole month is 1,052,811F. 

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 Beijing, 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 Beijing that have free cancellation
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Beijing offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Beijing, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Beijing is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Beijing is usually around 27,491F per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Beijing, which is 36,655F per day. The cheapest price we found in Beijing is 27,039F per day with Avis for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Beijing will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Beijing. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
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 Beijing.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Beijing, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Hertz
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 42,959F
Large car hire — like the Toyota Camry — averages 36,655F per day in Beijing. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Beijing right now is 34,851F per day with Hertz.
Luxury car hire, like the BMW X3, costs an average of 72,726F per day in Beijing. The cheapest price we could find is 42,277F per day with Hertz.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Volkswagen Golf, averages 37,666F per day in Beijing. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Beijing is 27,039F per day with Hertz.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Beijing.