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National Enhances Car and Driver Service in China
Traveling through China presents unique challenges for visitors due to regulations restricting tourists from renting cars or driving in the country without a temporary permit issued by the Chinese government.

Previously, National had announced the launch of its car and driver service available through Deem’s Work Fource platform.
Photo via Marianna/Flickr.
National Car Rental has enhanced its car and driver service offering that makes visiting China more efficient and convenient. To increase accessibility for all travelers, customers can now book transportation — including a car and professional driver — directly through National Car Rental’s website and mobile app.
National’s car and driver service further demonstrates the brand’s ongoing commitment to leveraging innovative, technology-based solutions to provide customers with an enjoyable experience. Previously, National had announced the launch of its car and driver service available through Deem’s Work Fource platform. Today’s announcement expands the service to allow all travelers to book directly through National’s website and mobile app.
Traveling through China presents unique challenges for visitors due to regulations restricting tourists from renting cars or driving in the country without a temporary permit issued by the Chinese government. With National’s Car and Driver service, travelers can now easily reserve a vehicle, along with the services of a professional driver to provide transportation for full- or half-day rentals, allowing the freedom and convenience to expertly navigate an unfamiliar city with ease.
National Car and Driver offers a variety of rental options to ensure a reliable and personalized experience, including “point-to-point” or “hourly” reservations. By opting for the point-to-point option, customers can preschedule up to seven pick-up and drop-off locations to efficiently juggle multiple meetings and engagements. Alternatively, selecting the hourly option provides travelers the freedom and flexibility to build their itinerary in real-time as their day unfolds.
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