Ireland licence Argentina

Driving in Argentina with a Ireland license

Short answer: to drive in Argentina with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Ireland licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Ireland 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 Ireland 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

Get my IDP for Argentina Full Argentina guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. 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

Can I drive in Argentina with a Ireland license?

to drive in Argentina with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license. Argentina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Argentina?

Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Ireland licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Ireland licence. Argentina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Argentina?

Yes — to drive in Argentina on an Ireland licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Ireland licence. Argentina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Can I rent a car in Argentina with a Ireland license?

Requested by all major desks; some toll roads are cash-only.

What IDP format does Argentina accept?

Argentina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Argentina?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Ireland 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 Ireland license.

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

Carry BOTH your Ireland national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.