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Hangzhou launches project to simplify car rental for foreign tourists

30.04.2026 16:02 1 min 1 source
news.qq.com ZHO
Hangzhou launches project to simplify car rental for foreign tourists
Original source: news.qq.com

Starting May 1, Hangzhou will allow foreign tourists to obtain a temporary driving permit and rent a car directly at the airport. The project is implemented in cooperation with Ctrip and local automakers Geely and Leapmotor. In Q1 2026, car rental orders from foreign tourists in Hangzhou increased by 20%.

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