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Driving in Luxembourg with a Australia license

Short answer: to drive in Luxembourg with a Australia license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Australia license.

Bring an IDP

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

Convention basisLuxembourg uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskDesks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.

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 Luxembourg Full Luxembourg guide

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 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Luxembourg

Drive on the right.
Headlights in tunnels and poor visibility.
0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
Reflective vest and triangle required.

Common questions

Can I drive in Luxembourg with a Australia license?

to drive in Luxembourg with a Australia license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Australia license. Luxembourg uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Australia driver's license valid in Luxembourg?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Luxembourg?

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

Can I rent a car in Luxembourg with a Australia license?

Desks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.

What IDP format does Luxembourg accept?

Luxembourg uses the format of the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Luxembourg?

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 1949 Geneva / 1968 Vienna format Luxembourg uses — carried alongside your Australia license.

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.