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ArgentinaDriving in Argentina with a Australia license
Short answer: to drive in Argentina with a Australia license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Australia license.
Bring an IDP
Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Australia licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Australia licence. Argentina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
Convention basisArgentina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
At the rental deskRequested by all major desks; some toll roads are cash-only.
CarryCarry BOTH your Australia national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25
Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)
FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits
Last verified June 2026Source: 1968 Vienna Convention
Australian drivers should carry an International Driving Permit (1949 Convention) alongside their state licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.
Driving rules in Argentina
- Headlights on at all times on highways.
- 0.05% alcohol limit (0% in some provinces).
- Carry licence, IDP and rental papers.
- City parking restrictions are strictly enforced.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Argentina with a Australia license?
to drive in Argentina with a Australia license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Australia license. Argentina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
02
Is my Australia driver's license valid in Argentina?
Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Australia licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Australia licence. Argentina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
03
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Argentina?
Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Australia licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Australia licence. Argentina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
04
Can I rent a car in Argentina with a Australia license?
Requested by all major desks; some toll roads are cash-only.
05
What IDP format does Argentina accept?
Argentina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
06
How do I get an International Driving Permit for Argentina?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Australia license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Argentina uses — carried alongside your Australia license.
07
Do I still carry my Australia license?
Carry BOTH your Australia national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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