Does California require an international driver's license?


Does California require an international driver's license? INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMITS/LICENSES (IDP) The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is NOT required to operate a motor vehicle in California.


Can tourist rent a car in California?

Non-U.S. citizens must have passports. Rates may vary, with factors including location, car size and style, accessories (a child safety seat or in-car GPS, for example, may be extra), and the day of the week that you rent. Picking up and dropping off a vehicle at different locations can also increase rates.


Can I rent a car in the US with a foreign license?

International customers renting in the U.S. are also required to present a valid international-issued driver's license at the time of rent and a valid passport in the same name, as a second form of identification.


Can I drive in Florida with UK license?

Visitors to Florida who wish to drive while here are required to have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued in his or her name from their country of residence. If renting a car while visiting Florida, we suggest you check with the rental car company prior to your visit to see what they require.


Can I drive in USA without international license?

Depending on the U.S. states you will visit, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a driving permit from your country. If you are a citizen of another country and are living permanently in the U.S., you may be able to get a regular state driver's license.


Can I drive in USA with UK license?

Thanks to an agreement between the UK and USA, a UK licence holder can drive in the United States if a full and valid licence is held. As long as the licence has been valid for more than a year and is in English, renting a car should not be a problem. That being said, rules between states and rental companies vary.