Europe travel guide
Driving in Spain with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Spain commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Non-EU tourists are commonly asked for an IDP alongside their licence in Spain and by most car-rental desks.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Spain
- Two warning triangles and a reflective vest must be carried.
- Spare pair of glasses required if you wear them to drive.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.03% for novice drivers.
- Roundabouts: yield to traffic already circulating.
At the rental desk
Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo ask for an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Spain with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Spain requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Spain drive on?
Spain drives on the right.
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