Can I rent a car in Spain without an IDP?


Can I rent a car in Spain without an IDP? Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.


What are the different types of IDP?

There are two primary types of identity providers: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and Single-Sign On (SSO). SAML is an XML based markup language used for authentication via identity federation.


Do I need a DVLA code to hire a car in Spain?

In order to hire a car, you need to get hold of a DVLA code so the car hire company can check to see if you have any penalty points.


What happens if I drive in Spain without IDP?

Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.


What countries in Europe require an IDP?

Generally, most European countries do not require American drivers to have an IDP. However, the following countries do require International Driver's Permits in conjunction with valid United States' driver's licenses: Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain.


Does my car insurance cover rentals abroad?

Does car insurance cover international rentals? Most U.S. auto insurers won't cover you while driving abroad, except for driving in Canada and driving in Mexico. Unless you have a credit card offering rental car insurance, you'll probably need to purchase your insurance from the rental company.


Can I rent a car with a British license?

In most states in the US you need to be 21 to hire a car, except for Michigan and New York where the minimum age is 18. What do I need to hire a car in the US? To hire a car in the US you need a full UK driving licence which you have held for over a year, a valid passport, and a credit or debit card.


Can I rent a car in Europe without an IDP?

Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).


What are the rules for renting a car in Spain?

Rent a smile The legal driving age in Spain is 18 years old. To be able to rent a car, however, most rental car companies in Spain require you to be at least 21 years old. Some might also ask that you have had your license for at least one year, and some might require you to be 23 or over.