Car Hire at Beijing Capital airport (PEK)

The airport offers vehicle hire services through recognised companies, with counters located in the arrivals areas of Terminals 2 and 3. Although the service is available, most international travellers opt for chauffeur-driven car services due to the strict local regulations regarding driving licences.

Car Hire Companies

Terminal 2:

• Zuche.com - First floor, corridor 1
• eHi - First floor, corridor 2
• Ctrip - First floor, corridor 5

Terminal 3:

• Zuche.com - Area A, corridor 02 (located on the B1 level, approximately 200 metres from the arrivals exit)
• eHi - B1 level, Area D, corridor 05

Requirements for Hiring a Vehicle

To hire and drive a vehicle in Beijing, a number of legal requirements must be met. The most important are:

• Temporary Driving Permit: Foreign visitors cannot drive using their foreign driving licence. It is mandatory to obtain a Temporary Driving Permit, valid for up to 3 months. This permit is issued on the spot and does not require a medical examination or written test.
• Application Location: The Temporary Driving Permit can be obtained at the service office located in Terminal 3, first floor, opposite Gate 7. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Required Documents: Passport, original foreign driving licence, a certified Chinese translation of the driving licence issued by an authorised translation agency in China, two recent 1-inch (2.5 cm) passport-style photographs, and a residential address in China (hotel address accepted).

In addition, hire companies usually require:

• Minimum age: Generally 25 years old, although some companies may rent to drivers aged 21 and over with an additional surcharge.
• International credit card in the name of the main driver for the security deposit.
• Printed booking voucher if an online pre-booking has been made.