Is it possible/recommended to go from Shanghai to Huangshan with rented car?

Maybe it's not easy for you to hire a private car to get to the Mountain Scenic Area. And it's also not an economical way for you to choose.

Public transportation is also good choices: there will be high-speed trains between these two places from July 1. In addition, several long-distance buses at South Bus Station can take you to the scenic area directly. The schedules are 06:37, 07:57, 09:07, 10:27 and 14:39. The ticket fare is CNY 148 per person.

Thank you Asheley!