Does Budget require an IDP in South Korea?

Budget in South Korea: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP when your licence is not in the Roman alphabet. Value rental brand operating in 120+ countries.

An IDP issued in your home country is required to drive in South Korea.

In South Korea specifically, south Korea legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Budget will ask for it at the counter. 1949 Geneva IDP required at all rental desks.

Budget runs a global network; at its South Korea desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. South Korea drives on the right, uses the KRW, 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 Budget counter in South Korea

• 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 KRW deposit; South Korea drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in South Korea Budget renters should know

• Extensive speed and red-light camera network.
• 0.03% alcohol limit; licence revoked above 0.08%.
• Bus lanes restricted during set hours.
• Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

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