UK licence Czechia

Driving in Czechia with a UK license

IDP Required

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

Convention basisCzechia recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

At the rental deskPrague desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette comes with most rentals.

CarryCarry BOTH your UK 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 Czechia Full Czechia guide

UK drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence; some countries recognise the 1949 version and others the 1968 version. 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 Czechia

Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
Motorway e-vignette required.
Headlights on at all times.
Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.

Common questions

Do I need an IDP to drive in Czechia with a UK license?

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

What IDP format does Czechia accept?

Czechia recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.

Do I still carry my UK license?

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