Is there any other way to rent a car in China without a credit card?

There are two ways to rent a car for the first time in China:

1. The renter provides a credit card with a credit limit of more than 3,000 yuan.

2. If you rent a car without a credit card, you need to provide a guarantor. The guarantor also needs to provide a credit card with a credit limit of more than 3,000 yuan.

When you rent a car for the second time, you don’t have to use a credit card. You can use a debit card.

What procedures are required for renting a car in China?

The following procedures are required for renting a car in China for the first time:

1. Aged 18 years or above;

2 , Valid identity document:

1) Domestic customers: second-generation ID card

2) Hong Kong and Macao customers: Mainland Travel Permit (Home Return Permit) for Hong Kong and Macao residents

3) Taiwanese customers: Mainland Pass (Taiwan Compatriot Permit)

4) Foreign customers: Passport, visa/residence permit

3. Driving permit (valid);

4. Credit card (valid. If you cannot provide it, you can ask your relatives and friends to guarantee it. The guarantor will be jointly and severally liable for any problems that occur during the rental period).

This is the first time to rent a car. For the second time, you only need to provide the original driving license. During the rental period, you can only rent one car at a time.

In addition, starting from the second time you rent a car, you only need to show the original driver's license and no longer need to provide ID documents; for standard pre-authorized models of 5,000 yuan and below, some cities support the use of domestic debit cards ( You or another person) pay a deposit equal to the amount of the car rental pre-authorization.

Can I rent a car at China Car Rental without a credit card?

Yes, it is possible, although China Car Rental requires a pre-authorization to freeze funds, which can also be said to be a deposit, which requires the renter’s Credit card prepaid or debit card.

As for when you can use a credit card and when you can use a debit card, it is mentioned in the car rental regulations of China: use UnionPay quick payment method to pay, and swipe the pre-authorization before picking up the car. When the rental period reaches 15 days, the pre-authorization will be automatically transferred to the deposit.

1. China Car Rental accepts credit card and domestic debit card payment.

2. Pre-authorization and deposit: When picking up the car, please swipe the corresponding credit card pre-authorization or deposit according to the car model you rent.

(1) For models above 5,000 yuan (exclusive): credit card pre-authorization is required; when the rental period is more than 15 days (inclusive), please apply for a credit card deposit.

(2) For models below 5,000 yuan (inclusive): Collect credit card pre-authorization or debit card deposit; when the rental period is more than 15 days (inclusive), please swipe credit card deposit or debit card deposit.

Extended information:

The pre-authorized amount for car rental is mainly used to advance the following amounts:

1. Fines for automatic penalties for road violations (such as running a red light);

2. Compensation for vehicle minor breakdown/minor accident damage;

3. Rent incurred during the rental period and possible extension.