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Driving in Denmark with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Denmark commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Denmark drives on the right with daytime headlights required year-round; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Denmark
- Daytime running lights mandatory.
- Watch for cyclists at junctions.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Warning triangle required.
At the rental desk
Copenhagen desks ask for an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Denmark with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Denmark requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Denmark drive on?
Denmark drives on the right.
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