Car Rental Downtown Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai is full of fun adventures, but don't limit yourself to only one place. Grab a set of wheels and head off to see what else awaits in the surrounding region. Here are some places to consider:

• Head to Hangzhou for a fun-filled sightseeing experience. Approximately 110 miles from Downtown Shanghai, it's home to many cool sights like West Lake.
• Your next stop? Suzhou, which is around 55 miles away. Shantang Street is one local hot spot you shouldn't miss.
• Get out into the great outdoors and breathe in some fresh air at Huangshan Mountains. You'll find it approximately 210 miles from Downtown Shanghai.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in China, then you'll likely need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be able to rent a car. Please also consider that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll need to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. A few other things to note to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be at least 25 in most places to rent a car. If you're younger, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before getting behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with a rental car.