North America travel guide
Driving in Antigua and Barbuda with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Antigua and Barbuda commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Antigua and Barbuda drive on the left and require visitors to buy a local temporary driving permit at the rental desk, often alongside an IDP.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
ConventionLocal rules
On the road
Rules of the road in Antigua and Barbuda
- Drive on the left.
- Buy a local temporary driving permit.
- Narrow, winding roads.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
At the rental desk
A local temporary permit is issued on top of your licence; an IDP helps.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Antigua and Barbuda with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Antigua and Barbuda requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Antigua and Barbuda drive on?
Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left.
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