One of the most popular destinations in Asia for business people and tourists, Hong Kong is a thriving metropolis of nearly eight million people. The city offers visitors a magnificent skyline, golden sandy beaches, large shopping districts and one of Asia’s largest financial hubs.

The vast majority of arrivals to the island of Hong Kong come in at Hong Kong International Airport. This airport sees almost 50 million passengers annually and is one of the world’s busiest airports. There are many agencies that provide cheap car hire in Hong Kong in the airport’s terminals, so you should have no problem finding a vehicle to get you around.

Almost everyone making their first trip to Hong Kong will be amazed by the city’s towering skyline. The city offers free walking tours originating at many points downtown. By far the most popular of these is the architecture tour, which takes visitors past the city’s most remarkable skyscrapers.

For a better view of the cityscape, visit the well-known Victoria Peak with car hire in Hong Kong. At the top of the peak there is a tower with an observatory where you can get a panoramic view of the island.

Another popular activity for visitors to Hong Kong is shopping. The city is well known for being a shopper’s paradise as the Chinese government has given Hong Kong a special tax free economic status. Using car rental in Hong Kong, head over to Kowloon for the best deals in consumer electronics, clothing or other popular tourist items. You can also go into Tsim Sha Tsui district for some of the best up market shopping in the world.