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Does Alamo require an IDP in Fiji?

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Fiji lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Alamo still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
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Alamo in Fiji
Alamo IDP policyRequired for non-Roman-alphabet licences
Alamo footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

Alamo in Fiji: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for licences in a non-Latin alphabet and recommends one for all international renters. Leisure-focused brand popular for airport pickups.

Fiji drives on the left and lets visitors use a valid English licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-English licences.

In Fiji specifically, fiji lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Alamo still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter. Nadi desks accept English licences; an IDP helps non-English drivers.

Alamo runs a global network; at its Fiji desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Fiji drives on the left, uses the FJD, and sets a minimum driving age of 18; an IDP is still the safest way to avoid a refused booking.

What to bring to the Alamo counter in Fiji

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the FJD deposit; Fiji drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Fiji Alamo renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Watch for pedestrians and animals in villages.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Unsealed roads on smaller islands.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Alamo in Fiji?
Fiji lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Alamo still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Alamo desk in Fiji?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Fiji drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Alamo's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for licences in a non-Latin alphabet and recommends one for all international renters. Leisure-focused brand popular for airport pickups.
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