South America travel guide
Driving in Bolivia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Bolivia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Bolivia drives on the right and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised with your licence for its high-altitude and mountain roads.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Bolivia
- Drive on the right.
- High altitude affects engine and driver performance.
- 0.07% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
La Paz desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for altiplano and mountain routes.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Bolivia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Bolivia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Bolivia drive on?
Bolivia drives on the right.
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