Does Budget require an IDP in Switzerland?

Budget in Switzerland: the policy in plain terms

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

Non-EU visitors should carry an IDP to drive in Switzerland.

In Switzerland specifically, switzerland legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Budget will ask for it at the counter. Requested by major desks for non-EU licences.

Budget runs a global network; at its Switzerland desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Switzerland drives on the right, uses the CHF, 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 Switzerland

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

Driving rules in Switzerland Budget renters should know

• Motorway vignette required (sold at borders/petrol stations).
• Headlights on at all times, day and night.
• 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new/professional drivers.
• Strict speed-camera enforcement.

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