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China

Car hire in China

Home to one of the world’s most famous and popular sights, the Great Wall, China is a first-class tourist destination. The country is packed with a unique blend of modern and traditional sights and attractions and has hundreds of villages and cities, which can be explored easily and at your own pace when your choose to travel via car rental.

Before leaving the US, you may find it beneficial to compare car hire online as all rented cars will usually come with a driver due to foreigners not being permitted to drive in China without the possession of a local license. Traveling this way is a very popular method of sightseeing, especially outside of larger cities. There are many top suppliers who offer great deals on rental vehicles, especially if you can book in advance of your trip, which will not only help reduce the price significantly, but also provide you with a large range of vehicles and extras to choose from.

Access

Locations such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai are the main gateways to China. It is in these locations you will find some of the most popular international airports, which are open year-round and served by airlines such as American Airlines. You will also find that the larger airports boast a wider range of facilities and services such as car hire desks, wireless internet access and food outlets.

Tourist favorites

One of the most popular cities visited by American travelers is Beijing. The capital city is famed for being the host of the Olympics in 2008, as well as being the country’s cultural capital. Shanghai is also vibrant and very popular. It is in this city you will find an extremely large number of shops, as well as hotels, restaurants and museums.

Smaller locations such as Guilin are also tourist hot spots, however they provide quite the opposite to large commercial cities. Guilin is more known for its splendid mountainous scenery and tranquil rivers, as well as traditional shops and food stalls.