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Does Avis require an IDP in Afghanistan?

Yes, bring one
Afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Avis will ask for it at the counter.
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Avis in Afghanistan
Avis IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Avis footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Avis in Afghanistan: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP where the national licence is not in the Roman alphabet or where local law requires it. Long-established global brand operating in 165+ countries.

Afghanistan drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though most visitors travel with hired drivers given road conditions.

In Afghanistan specifically, afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Avis will ask for it at the counter. Self-drive rental is uncommon; an IDP and passport are required where available.

Avis runs a global network; at its Afghanistan desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Afghanistan drives on the right, uses the AFN, and sets a minimum driving age of 18, so an IDP is the document that removes any doubt at the counter.

What to bring to the Avis counter in Afghanistan

  • 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 AFN deposit; Afghanistan drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Afghanistan Avis renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
  • Checkpoints are frequent.
  • Drive defensively on poorly maintained roads.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Avis in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Avis will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Avis desk in Afghanistan?
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. Afghanistan drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Avis's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP where the national licence is not in the Roman alphabet or where local law requires it. Long-established global brand operating in 165+ countries.
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