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matmat

Barker

Joined: Aug 09, 2006
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Posted: July 24, 2007 - 10:25 AM
Post subject: Rent a car in Shanghai

Hi guys,

I'm planning to have my chinese driving licence quite soon and I'm wondering how much does it cost to rent a car here ?

Do you guys have any ideas concerning the rates ? for one weekend for example ?
I'm not looking for a big car, a VW Polo or VW Golf is OK.

Let me know if you have further informations,

Thanks

chingiskhan

Low Seater

Joined: Apr 24, 2007
Posts: 3347
Location: Shanghai
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Posted: July 24, 2007 - 10:30 AM

I'm guessing around 600-700 per day. But that's a wild guess based on a car I rented in Beijing about 4 years ago from Hertz.

lemongrass
StreetBeater

Joined: Jan 15, 2005
Posts: 2437

Posted: July 24, 2007 - 02:51 PM

Still around 600RMB for 24 hours. I called some car company a few weeks ago. For foreigners its easy. Bring your passport/Chinese driving license and some deposit, you can have the car. I forgot how much the deposit is, something like 10,000RMB?! You need to check with the company. BTW I didnt rent the car eventually for some reason.

karlmalone

Lurker

Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 28

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Posted: May 06, 2008 - 11:23 PM

Check with them: www.carrenting.cn
or mobile:13472525956

canuckyyz

Reacher

Joined: Feb 13, 2007
Posts: 246
Location: Canadian living in Shanghai Lujiazui
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Posted: May 07, 2008 - 12:21 PM
Post subject: Avis

According to their web site Avis will rent a self-drive car and even assist you to obtain a driving licence for China. Rates are not too bad.

http://www.avischina.com/english/guide6.shtml

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asdjason

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Joined: Jan 02, 2008
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Posted: Nov 23, 2008 - 11:30 AM

Its really hard for an expat to drive here. You might encount big trouble if any accidents happened. Also there some one try to hit you with a bicyble or motorcycle and get money from you. Most of these guys come from other city.Its better to have a driver to work for you.

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SnappySammy

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Joined: Nov 01, 2007
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Posted: Nov 23, 2008 - 11:32 AM

A car with a Driver is the Best way to go...

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mass

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Posted: Feb 14, 2009 - 11:06 PM

Any more info how much for a mid-size car and a driver per month?

mikkeydee

Seeker

Joined: Apr 26, 2005
Posts: 45
Location: Shanghai
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Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 02:04 PM

RMB 10,000 month is a must for a car + driver~~

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eleonghk

Newbie

Joined: Apr 14, 2008
Posts: 7

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Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 06:08 PM

I can get you a mid-size car and driver for RMB7,000 a month. PM me!

Qinghai

Newbie

Joined: Mar 10, 2009
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Posted: Mar 10, 2009 - 02:50 PM

I think a VW Polo or VW Golf may be 300RMB/day.

klichot

Newbie

Joined: Jan 21, 2009
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Posted: May 20, 2009 - 03:09 PM

I drive car in Shanghai. It is not as hard as most posts say here. If you want to find a car it is better to avoid companies like Avis and Herts, then you can get price like 3000-4000rmb per month

howardduan

Lurker

Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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Posted: May 22, 2009 - 05:28 PM

http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/MDForum-viewtopic-t-89817.phtml

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morrybing

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Joined: Sep 18, 2005
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Posted: May 25, 2009 - 12:51 PM

4000-5000 rmb/month might get you an polo or Santana without driver.For a mid or higher level car, you might have to pay much more.

freedelia

LoopKicker

Joined: Nov 27, 2006
Posts: 873

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Posted: May 26, 2009 - 07:53 AM

Not true, for under 4000 you can get a Bora, Polo, Peugeot 307, Buick Excelle.

For 5000 you can get a Passat or other similar size cars.

Without driver.

bluetracy

Squeeker

Joined: July 09, 2008
Posts: 17

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Posted: June 02, 2009 - 03:20 PM

Shanghainese driver speaking simple English, has long driving service experience for foreign families with his Buick GL8 van.
Please check out http://www.communitycenter.cn/ for recommendation from former employer.

Don't hesitate to contact this reliable driver, as he is my father:-)

My email add is mimiskymi@hotmail.com

lilywang

Squeeker

Joined: Sep 05, 2006
Posts: 13

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Posted: June 16, 2009 - 07:26 AM

I speaking both English and Chinese and am a professional driver with a car living in Shanghai. I have several years driving experience . I am available for either short or long term arrangements for both companies and private customers. I am well presented, reliable and above all professional. If you need a car and a driver please contact me by phone, mail or skype and I hope I can be of value to you.

Kind regards,
Lily Wang
13601726446
lily8808@yahoo.com.cn

lilywang

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Joined: Sep 05, 2006
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Posted: June 27, 2009 - 06:53 PM

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I speaking both English and Chinese and am a professional driver with a car living in Shanghai. I have several years driving experience . I am available for either short or long term arrangements for both companies and private customers. I am well presented, reliable and above all professional. If you need a car and a driver please contact me by phone, mail or skype and I hope I can be of value to you.

Kind regards,
Lily Wang
13601726446
lily8808@yahoo.com.cn

dr3x320

LoopKicker

Joined: Nov 21, 2006
Posts: 884
Location: Boston/NYC/Zhang Hai/Goteborg
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Posted: June 27, 2009 - 09:45 PM

And here they come!

when it boils down to it, its better to just call a taxi or hail one at ones need.
in the end it costs less, not to mention the struggle and hassle of renting/buying/obtaining drivers license w/o guanxi.

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Portsmouth
Talker
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Joined: Mar 26, 2007
Posts: 105
Location: Shanghai

Posted: June 28, 2009 - 05:18 PM

Renting a car/driver vs. taking taxi is boiling down to individual needs and I've done both. If I use my car more than one round trip of 13 kilometers, I will properly continue to rent my car and driver, especially my driver was only asking RMB 5K per month, including all in-Shanghai mileage. Anyway, anyone wants a reasonably priced car/driver, my driver is still available. See the link below:
http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/MDForum-viewtopic-t-94691.phtml