Africa travel guide
Driving in Rwanda with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Rwanda commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Rwanda drives on the right on well-kept roads; an IDP is advised with your national licence in the land of a thousand hills.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Rwanda
- Drive on the right.
- Winding hill roads — watch for motorbike taxis.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Monthly car-free 'Umuganda' restrictions in Kigali.
At the rental desk
Kigali desks request an IDP for non-English/French licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Rwanda with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Rwanda requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Rwanda drive on?
Rwanda drives on the right.
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