Car Rental & Chinese Driver License Service in Xi’an

What Services are included in Chinese temporary driver’s license & Car Service in Xi’an?

We apply for your temporary Chinese driver’s license and assist you in renting a car in Xi’an according to your needs, so that you can legally drive your rental car in China.

Who is this service for?

This service is suitable for those, who want to rent a car in China for self-drive travel, but do not have a Chinese driver’s license and do not know how to rent a car in China.

Is Chinese temporary driver’s license & Car Service suitable for me?

It depends on your plans and journey. If you are simply sightseeing in the city or exploring around the destination and staying for less than 5 days. We do not recommend you rent a car in Xi’an for self-drive tour. This is because, it is complicated for foreigners to get a temporary driver’s license and rent a car in Xi’an, which usually takes a whole day. And the traffic in Xi’an is complicated, too.

However, if you are staying for a longer period of time and traveling to multiple destinations, we recommend you rent a car in Xi’an for self-drive tours, which can help you to save a lot of money as well as enjoy more free time.

How to get a temporary Chinese driver’s license and how to book a rental car in Xi’an?

 Step 1: Please inform us of your plan, such as the probable dates of travel, car rental budget or the preferred car brands and models.

 Step 2: Confirm your final rental car, car rental price, insurance and other matters.

 Step 3: pay the full price of rental fees and our service fee, so as to ensure to get the cheapest car rental prices and the car brand you want.

 Step 4: After arriving at your destination in China, our staff will be accompanying you and help you to get a driving license, rental cars and apply for a Chinese phone card. This usually takes a whole day.

 Step 5: Pick up the car at the store or send the car to the designated location, pay the car deposit, and then start your self-driving trip in China. If you encounter any problems during the trip, you can contact us to help solve them.

 Step 6: Return the car. The rental car will be checked, if there are any violations, accidents and car damages. If there are none, the deposit will be returned in full. The return time of car rental deposit is usually within 15 working days, and the longest is not more than one month.

Do I need to be present in person to apply for a China temporary driver’s license?

You need to come in person, we will prepare the documents in advance, and on the day of the license application, our staff will accompany you to the vehicle administration office to apply for and receive your China temporary driver’s license.

How long does it take to apply for a China Temporary Driver’s License?

It usually takes half a day to one working day to obtain your China Temporary Driver’s License.

What kind of traffic conditions will be faced in Xi’an?

Transportation in Xi’an can be a bit more complicated than in your hometown, and when driving your rented car in Xi’an, you should keep an eye out for traditional combustion engine vehicles, electric motorcycles, cyclists, pedestrians, and electric cars, which have become popular in recent years.

What is the morning rush hour and evening rush hour for traffic in Xi’an?

The morning peak is around 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and the evening rush hour is around 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Traffic jam is likely to occur during this time. You can avoid these two time periods.

What comfortable 5-seater car can I rent in Xi’an?

Toyota Levin

Nissan Sylphy

Chevrolet Monza

What mid-range 5-seater can I rent in Xi’an?

BESTUNE NAT

Buick Regal

VW Passat

What luxury 5-seater cars can I rent in Xi’an?

Volvo S60

BMW 3 Series

Audi Q5L

What kind of electric car can I rent in Xi’an?

Tesla Model 3

BWV i3

Toyota bZ3

What SUV can I rent in Xi’an?

VW TCross

VW Tacqua

Nissan New-Murano

What 6-9–seater commercial cars can I rent in Xi’an?

Buick G18

GAC Chuanqi M8

SAIC MAXUS G10

Where can I pick up and return my car?

You can pick up and return your car at Xi’an airport, train station, bus station, and popular shopping areas. We can also deliver the car to your door.

Car Rental Price Range in Xi’an

Xi’an car rental prices range from 5-10 USD a day to several hundred USD a day, depending on the model. Prices go up during summer vacations and may even go up 2-3 times during legal holidays such as Spring Festival, May Day, Labor Day, National Day. Please contact our car rental consultants for specific prices.

In which platforms can I rent car in Xi’an?

There are platforms such as Shenzhou Rent-A-Car, 1hai Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Avis, Among the most popular platforms are Shenzhou Rent-A-Car and YiHi Rent-A-Car.

Is it possible to rent, pick up and return a car at Xi’an Airport or Xi’an Railway Station?

This is possible.

Do I need to pay a deposit to rent a car in Xi’an?

Yes, a deposit is required. When the rental company does not accept international credit cards, you will also need to pay cash as a deposit for the vehicle rental.

What are the prices of gasoline and diesel fuel in Xi’an?

Gasoline No. 92 is priced at $1 /liter,

Gasoline No. 95 is priced at $1.1 /liter,

Gasoline No. 98 is priced at $1.1 /liter.

No. 0 diesel is priced at $ 1/liter.

What is the speed limit for driving in Xi’an?

The minimum speed limit for urban roads is:

1.For roads with only 1 motorized lane in the same direction, it is 50 km/h for urban roads and 70 km/h for highways.

2.For roads without a road centerline, the speed limit is 30 km/h for urban roads and 40 km/h for highways.

According to the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law, Motor vehicles may not be operated on roads in excess of the speed limit indicated by speed signs and markings.

What is the speed limit on national highways in China?

The speed limit on national highways through cities is usually 40 to 60 km/h, while the speed limit on national highways connecting cities to each other is 60 to 80 km/h.

What is the speed limit on highways in China?

According to the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law, if there are two lanes in the same direction on a highway, the minimum speed in the left lane is 100 km/h; if there are three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed in the leftmost lane is 110 km/h, and the minimum speed in the middle lane is 90 km/h. According to another provision, the maximum speed of small passenger cars on the highway shall not exceed 120km/h, other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 km/h, motorcycles shall not exceed 80 km/h.

Therefore, the left lane of the highway in addition to small passenger cars, other vehicles may not occupy, but borrow the left lane overtaking after driving back to the original lane, is a normal overtaking.