Cheap Car Hire in Hong Kong
As a general rule most non-residents will find it very cumbersome to rent a car in Hong Kong or China. Here at Price Car Hire we offer cars for hire with drivers in China. However we don’t offer self-drive rentals in Hong Kong or China, and at the moment we don’t offer Chauffer Driven Rentals in Hong Kong, but if you are using a Chinese Car Rental with a Driver, there is no issue with them driving you to Hong Kong (City or Airport).
Self-Drive Car Hire in Hong Kong and China
Self-Drive Car Rentals in China are generally only for ‘locals’ or ‘ex-pats’.
Quick searches of guidebooks and forums will immediately advise all ‘westerners’ not to even dream of driving in China – especially in the cities. If you wish to drive in China yourself, you will have to get a permit, which isn’t straightforward:
Applying for a Chinese Driving License : International Driving Permits
Firstly, you need to find a local Public Security Bureau (PSB) office. The following documents must be presented at the PSB:
- Passport (& copy of the passport main page, copy of the valid Chinese visa, copy of the latest entry stamp in your passport)
- Residency permit valid for at least 3 months
- International Driving License
- A medical examination certificate
- A copy of both sides of overseas driving license
- Digital color photo with white background
- Your Chinese name.
- Height
- Deposit:2000RMB (Approx US$290 or €229)
In addition there is a written examination: A multiple choice test of 100 questions and it takes 15-20 working days!
Whilst there are somewhat lesser driving permit restrictions for Drivers from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau entering each others countries, it’s still most likely easier to get a taxi, use public transport or use a chauffeur driven car unless you are staying for a long time.