Africa travel guide
Driving in Madagascar with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Madagascar commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Madagascar drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your national licence, and long distances on rough roads favour hiring a driver.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Madagascar
- Drive on the right.
- Poor roads between regions.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Antananarivo desks request an IDP; many rentals come with a driver.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Madagascar with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Madagascar requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Madagascar drive on?
Madagascar drives on the right.
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