South America travel guide
Driving in Uruguay with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Uruguay. Uruguay drives on the right and enforces a strict zero-alcohol rule; an IDP is advised with your national licence to rent and drive.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Uruguay
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
- Headlights on at all times on highways.
- Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
At the rental desk
Montevideo desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Uruguay with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Uruguay requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Uruguay drive on?
Uruguay drives on the right.
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