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Driving in Austria with a Australia license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisAustria recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskRequested for non-EU licences.
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: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968
Get my IDP for Austria Full Austria guide

Australian drivers should carry an International Driving Permit (1949 Convention) alongside their state licence when driving abroad. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Austria

  • Motorway vignette (Pickerl) mandatory.
  • Headlights recommended day and night.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for novice drivers.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Austria with a Australia license?
Yes — to drive in Austria on an Australia licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Australia licence. Austria expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
02
What IDP format does Austria accept?
Austria recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
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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