Central America travel guide
Driving in Belize with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Belize on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Belize drives on the right and lets visitors use a valid foreign licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-English licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Belize
- Drive on the right.
- Speed bumps in villages along the highways.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- 4x4 useful for jungle and unpaved roads.
At the rental desk
Desks accept English licences; an IDP helps non-English drivers.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Belize with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Belize; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Belize drive on?
Belize drives on the right.
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