Europe travel guide
Driving in Romania with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Romania commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Romania drives on the right and requires an e-vignette (rovinietă); 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 Romania
- Road vignette (rovinietă) required.
- Headlights on outside built-up areas.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol policy (0.0%).
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
At the rental desk
Bucharest desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; rovinietă usually included.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Romania with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Romania requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Romania drive on?
Romania drives on the right.
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