Africa travel guide
Driving in Benin with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Benin commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Benin drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your national licence, and motorbike taxis (zémidjans) dominate the roads.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Benin
- Drive on the right.
- Watch for swarms of motorbike taxis.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Cotonou desks request an IDP for non-French licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Benin with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Benin requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Benin drive on?
Benin drives on the right.
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