Car Hire at Guangzhou Baiyun airport (CAN)

The car hire market within the territory of the People’s Republic of China is subject to very strict regulations for international drivers. As the country is not a signatory to international road traffic conventions, it is not possible to drive a vehicle using an International Driving Permit (IDP). For this reason, the vast majority of providers operating at the airport require the mandatory hire of a vehicle with a private chauffeur included, unless the passenger holds formal residency and a driving licence issued directly by the Chinese government.

The customer service centres of authorised transport agencies are distributed throughout the airport complex at the following specific locations:

Terminal 1

• Departure Hall (International Arrivals): Desk located next to Gate 4. Usually operates during daytime and evening hours (from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm).
• Lower Level (Floor -1): General service centre integrated with the underground transport access area (from 8:00 am to 12:00 am).
• Arrivals Zone B: Service office located near Gate 4 (from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am).
• Arrivals Zone A: Additional assistance area for transit passengers (from 9:00 am to 1:00 am).

Terminal 2

• Ground Transportation Centre (GTC): Unified counters strategically located opposite the main access points of Gates 51 and 53. The Gate 53 service point operates 24 hours a day, while the remaining counters follow a standard operating schedule (from 9:00 am to 1:00 am).
• Arrivals Hall Area: Passenger assistance module positioned opposite Gate 42 for domestic arrivals (from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm).

Terminal 3

• Eastern sector of the international arrivals area, operating 24 hours a day.

Requirements for Hiring a Vehicle

To arrange a vehicle hire service within the airport complex, you will need to present the following standard documentation:

• Valid Passport: International identity document with the corresponding entry stamp or visa for the country.
• International Credit Card: Mandatory requirement imposed by transport companies in order to process the security deposit or guarantee for the requested services.
• People’s Republic of China Driving Licence: Essential requirement only if you intend to drive the vehicle independently. Foreign driving licences, certified translations and international permits are not recognised by the local traffic authorities.
• Chauffeur Service Included: If you do not possess the local documentation mentioned above, you must mandatorily arrange the contract under the vehicle-with-driver modality provided by the authorised agency, confirming the planned travel itinerary in advance.

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