Car rental International Driving Permit requirements
Most major rental companies require an IDP when your licence is not in the Roman alphabet, and many countries require one by law. Pick your rental brand for its exact policy.
IDP policy by rental company
Requires an IDP for licences not printed in the Roman alphabet, and for non-EU renters in much of Europe.
Requires an IDP alongside your home licence where local law mandates it (much of Europe, Asia and South America).
Requires an IDP for licences in a non-Latin alphabet and recommends one for all international renters.
Requires an IDP when your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it.
Requires an IDP in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences.
Requires an IDP for licences issued outside the EU and not in the Roman alphabet.
Requires an IDP where the national licence is not in the Roman alphabet or where local law requires it.
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Latin-alphabet licences across its European network.
Requires the original IDP with your home licence at the counter for foreign renters across Brazil and Latin America.
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Roman-alphabet licences across its European locations.