Europe travel guide
Driving in Luxembourg with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Luxembourg commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Luxembourg drives on the right at the heart of Europe; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Luxembourg
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights in tunnels and poor visibility.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
At the rental desk
Desks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Luxembourg with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Luxembourg requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Luxembourg drive on?
Luxembourg drives on the right.
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