Young-driver fee applies under 25. Not generally applicable.
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The minimum rental age in China is generally 21. Foreign driving licenses generally aren't accepted for self-drive rental — most visitors can't rent a car directly at all without a Chinese license.
Drivers under 25 typically pay extra in China. Not generally applicable.
Not always — young-driver surcharges are frequently added at the rental counter rather than shown during online booking, so it's worth asking directly or calling ahead if you're near the age threshold.
Confirm how long you need to have held your license, whether an International Driving Permit is required alongside it, and whether the credit card used for the deposit must match the primary driver's name exactly — all common extra requirements beyond age alone.