Can I drive in Switzerland with a UK license?


Can I drive in Switzerland with a UK license? If you are visiting Switzerland, you can drive on a full, valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you're living in Switzerland, check the Living in Switzerland Guide for information on requirements for residents.


Can I rent a car in Switzerland with UK license?

Customers renting on a UK driver's licence and driving in the EEA and Switzerland do not need an international driving permit (IDP) to rent a vehicle from 1 January 2021.


Can I drive in Germany with a UK license?

Holders of a British driving licence can drive in Germany if they are visiting temporarily (e.g. on holiday). Important: An accompanying translation must be provided with British driving licences that do not meet the requirements set out in Annex 6 of the Convention on Road Traffic of 8 November 1968.


Can I drive in Switzerland as a tourist?

Yes, a driver's license is required in Switzerland An International Driver's License in Switzerland is not required by law—your locally-issued license is all you need—but it can be helpful to have one available while traveling in Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe.