Australia licence Peru

Driving in Peru with a Australia license

Short answer: to drive in Peru 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 Peru on an Australia licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Australia licence. Peru expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

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

At the rental deskRequested by airport and city desks; mountain driving insurance advised.

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

Get my IDP for Peru Full Peru 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 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Peru

Aggressive city traffic — defensive driving essential.
High-altitude routes (Cusco, Puno) affect engine performance.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Carry original documents at all times.

Common questions

Can I drive in Peru with a Australia license?

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

Is my Australia driver's license valid in Peru?

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Peru?

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

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

Requested by airport and city desks; mountain driving insurance advised.

What IDP format does Peru accept?

Peru 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 Peru?

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 Peru 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.