Europe travel guide
Driving in Vatican City with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Vatican City on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. The world's smallest state drives on the right but has virtually no public roads to drive; visitors enter Rome's road network, where Italian rules and IDPs apply.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
ConventionLocal rules
On the road
Rules of the road in Vatican City
- Drive on the right.
- Effectively pedestrian within the walls.
- Italian rules apply on surrounding roads.
- 0.05% alcohol limit (Italian standard).
At the rental desk
No rental desks exist; cars are hired in Rome under Italian requirements.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Vatican City with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Vatican City; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Vatican City drive on?
Vatican City drives on the right.
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