Europe travel guide
Driving in Czechia with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Czechia commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Czechia drives on the right and enforces a strict zero-alcohol rule; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP, and a motorway vignette is required.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Czechia
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Motorway e-vignette required.
- Headlights on at all times.
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
At the rental desk
Prague desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette comes with most rentals.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Czechia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Czechia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Czechia drive on?
Czechia drives on the right.
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