Do I need an international drivers license in Europe?


Do I need an international drivers license in Europe? If you have a valid license from your home state, you can drive in European countries for up to 90 days without further documentation. However, once you have spent more than 90 days in Europe and wish to continue driving there, it is recommended that you get an International Driver's License (IDL).


Does Sixt require IDP in France?

You must have a valid driver's license, plus an ID or passport for a SIXT rental in France. If your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic or Arabic, you will also need an international driving permit.


Can you drive a rental car across Europe?

Can you cross any European border in your rental car? Most of them, yes. It's not common for car hire companies to forbid crossing borders, but it does happen. It's always worth checking the Ts & Cs for your deal and asking the counter staff where you can take the car.


Can I rent a car in Germany without IDP?

However, in Germany you don't need an IDP for a license in English, and the rental car agency usually only wants to see your US or Canadian driver's license. (VERIFY this with your rental car agency!) If you plan to drive a lot outside of Germany, you may still want to get an IDP, which is valid in over 150 countries.


What documents do I need to drive in France?

In short, here is what you need to drive in France:
  1. Proof of insurance.
  2. Car registration certificate.
  3. MOT.
  4. Valid driving license.
  5. Crit'air sticker (unless you don't plan to drive in big cities center)
  6. Warning triangle.
  7. Retro reflective car safety jacket.
  8. Money to pay tolls if you plan to use French highways.


Why is car hire in Spain so expensive?

The price rises are mainly caused by car rental companies having sold off much of their stock of vehicles during the pandemic as demand collapsed. Now, with people taking holidays again, they are trying to rebuild their fleets, but a global shortage of semi-conductors means they are paying more for new vehicles.


Can tourists drive in Germany?

In order to drive in Germany, you must be able to present a valid driver's license. Anyone with an appropriate permit can drive in the country. If you are a tourist and have a driving permit, go for it! Just note that in most cases you must be over 18 or 21 years old to rent a car.


What do I need to drive in France as a tourist?

Visitors must be aged 18 or over and hold a full, valid driving licence to legally drive in France. Riders of mopeds or motorcycles up to 125cc must be aged 16 or over. Driving licences issued in the UK, the EU and EEA countries are accepted. International driving permits are recognised but not required.


Do I need an international drivers license to rent a car in France?

What are the driver's licence requirements for car hire in France? All drivers must produce a full, valid driving licence. Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in French. All renters must produce photographic ID - this can be a passport or driving licence.


Do I need an international drivers license to rent a car in Spain?

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.


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