Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) 15-Minute Temporary Driving Permit
Landing at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) on a 30-day visa-free entry, 240-hour transit, or tourist visa? Walk straight from customs to the T2 Five Continents Middle Concourse (五洲中路磁浮通道) Traffic Police Station to get your paper Temporary Driving Permit in 15 minutes—zero computer test required.
Between T1 & T2 along Five Continents Middle Walkway (near Maglev / Metro Line 2)
P1 Parking Garage (Terminal 1) & P2 Parking Garage (Terminal 2) B1/B2 Self-Drive Pickup Zones via Trip.com, eHi (一嗨租车), and Zuche.
30-Day Visa-Free, 240h Transit (TWOV), L Tourist & M Business Visas
浦东国际机场境外人员临时驾驶许可交管服务点
Between T1 & T2 along Five Continents Middle Walkway (near Maglev / Metro Line 2)
浦东机场 T2 航站楼五洲中路通道（近磁浮站 / 地铁2号线入口处）
Eligible Entries: 30-Day Visa-Free, 240h Transit (TWOV), L Tourist & M Business Visas
📞 Airport Station Hotline: +86-21-6834-0114 / +86-21-12123
3-Step Arrival Walkthrough at Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Clear PVG Immigration & Walk to the Five Continents Concourse
After collecting your checked baggage at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 International Arrivals, do not exit to the outdoor taxi curb. Instead, take the escalator/elevator up to the central indoor pedestrian walkway (五洲中路 Wuzhou Middle Concourse) linking T1, T2, the Maglev station, and Metro Line 2.
Keep your physical Passport with the red China Immigration entry stamp—the traffic police officer must scan that exact arrival stamp date.
Where to Pick Up Your Rental Car at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
| Rental Agency | Exact Terminal Pickup Bay | Foreign Payment & Deposit | Popular EV & SUV Fleet | Local Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trip.com Airport Car Hire (eHi Partner) | P2 Garage B2 Zone H / P1 Garage B1 | Yes — Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay & Alipay | BYD Atto 3 (Green Plate EV), VW Lavida, Toyota RAV4 | Full English booking interface, free cancellation, and guaranteed Shanghai local `沪A` plates on request. |
| eHi Car Services (一嗨租车直营店) | P2 Parking Building B2 Floor (Near Elevator 12) | Yes — Foreign Passport + Temporary Permit Supported | Tesla Model Y (沪A·D), Buick GL8 7-Seater, Tank 300 | No drop-off fee when returning the car to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) or Suzhou/Hangzhou stations. |
| CAR Inc. / Zuche (神州租车浦东机场点) | P1 & P2 Parking Garage Designated Bays | Alipay / WeChat Pay / UnionPay & Selected Visa Cards | Nissan Sylphy, Li Auto L7/L8 EREV, Roewe EV | 24-hour unmanned return drop-off supported via mobile app. |
Driving Out of Pudong Airport (PVG): S1 Expressway & Shanghai Plate Rules
Pudong Airport connects directly to downtown Shanghai via the S1 Yingbin Expressway (迎宾高速) and S20 Outer Ring.
S1 Yingbin Expressway into Lujiazui & Puxi is Toll-Free for Passenger Cars
Exiting P1/P2 garage puts you straight onto the S1 Yingbin Expressway (speed limit 80–100 km/h), which merges seamlessly onto the Inner Ring Road toward Lujiazui, Century Park, and the Bund with zero toll booths.
Beware of Weekday Elevated Road Bans If Given a Non-Shanghai Plate
If your rental car has an out-of-province plate (like `苏E` Jiangsu or `浙A` Zhejiang) or a suburban `沪C` plate, you are strictly banned from Shanghai’s Inner Ring and North-South Elevated Roads on weekdays from 07:00 to 20:00. Always verify the car has a `沪A` or `沪B` plate at pickup!
Top 3-Day Self-Drive Route from PVG:江南 Water Towns & Moganshan
With your PVG temporary permit, drive west on G50 Expressway to Zhujiajiao Water Town (55 min), Suzhou Classical Gardens (90 min), West Lake in Hangzhou (2 hrs), or the bamboo mountain resorts of Moganshan.
Frequently Asked Questions — Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
What if my international flight lands at PVG after 17:00 when the airport police desk is closed?
If your flight arrives in the evening after 17:00, check into your hotel first and take a 20-minute Didi ride the next morning (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00) to Shanghai DMV Branch No. 1 at No. 1330 Hami Road (长宁区哈密路1330号) or Pudong Branch No. 3 at No. 2638 Hunan Highway (浦东沪南公路2638号) to issue the exact same 15-minute Temporary Permit.
Is the PVG Terminal 2 Traffic Police counter open on Saturdays and Sundays?
Yes! Unlike Hongqiao Airport (SHA) which only opens Monday to Friday, the Pudong Airport (PVG) T2 Five Continents Concourse service point operates 7 days a week from 09:00 to 17:00, making it ideal for weekend arrivals.
Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
No. China is not a party to the 1949/1968 UN IDP conventions. PVG traffic police require your ORIGINAL home country plastic driving license plus a Chinese translation form—an IDP booklet alone will be rejected.
How long is the Temporary Driving Permit issued at PVG valid?
It matches your authorized stay duration in China: up to 30 days for 30-day visa-free visitors, 10 days for 240-hour visa-free transit passengers, and up to 90 days (3 months) for L/M/Q2 visa holders.