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Does Enterprise require an IDP in Argentina?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Argentina ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter.
Enterprise in Argentina
Enterprise IDP policyBring an IDP (foreign drivers)
Enterprise footprintGlobal
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Enterprise in Argentina: the policy in plain terms

Asks for a licence translation alongside your home licence in many countries across Europe, Asia and South America. The world's largest car-rental brand by fleet size.

An IDP is commonly requested to drive and rent a car in Argentina.

In Argentina specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Argentina ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter. Requested by all major desks; some toll roads are cash-only.

Enterprise runs a global network; at its Argentina desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format alongside the original licence. Argentina drives on the right, uses the ARS, 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 Enterprise counter in Argentina

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the ARS deposit; Argentina drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Argentina Enterprise renters should know

  • Headlights on at all times on highways.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit (0% in some provinces).
  • Carry licence, IDP and rental papers.
  • City parking restrictions are strictly enforced.

Enterprise's rental terms that affect your IDP booking

Minimum age & young-driver surcharge

Enterprise's minimum rental age is 21 in most of the U.S. (18 in Michigan and New York, and 18 for U.S. government employees on official orders); renters aged 21-24 pay a "Young Renter Fee" that typically averages around $25/day but varies by location (e.g., 21-24 is $15.75/day in Michigan and $30.75/day in New York, with 18-20 fees of $36.50 and $64.75/day respectively).

Deposit & accepted cards

The contract holder must present their own credit card in their name with sufficient available credit; deposits typically run between $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class (airport holds are typically about 120% of the rental). Debit cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover logo may be accepted at some locations, but at airports only with a ticketed return-travel itinerary, and prepaid cards are not accepted.

Additional drivers

Each additional authorized driver is typically charged about $15.00 per day, but a renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and licence requirements is added at no charge. Enterprise requires each renter and additional driver to hold a valid, unexpired driver's licence; it does not publish a fixed minimum holding period in the U.S., though young-renter (under-25) restrictions and surcharges apply instead.

Cross-border & one-way

Taking a U.S.-rented vehicle across the Mexican or Canadian border requires advance approval; renters must contact the renting branch or call center for the correct procedure and any required insurance, and cross-border travel is restricted or prohibited at many locations. One-way rentals are offered but availability and drop-off fees vary by branch.

IDP & foreign-licence rule

For renters under 25, Enterprise states it does not accept an International Driver's Permit as identification; a valid photo driver's licence is required. Foreign renters generally need their home-country licence (an IDP is recommended as a translation supplement but is not a stand-alone substitute for the licence).

Once you collect the keys in Argentina

Tolls & road charges

Major highways and the Buenos Aires access autopistas use manned toll plazas (peajes) costing roughly ARS equivalent of USD 1-5 per booth; the electronic TelePASE tag is rarely fitted to rentals, so keep cash, as foreign cards are often not accepted in lanes.

Parking in town

In central Buenos Aires use 'estacionamiento medido' paid zones (pay via meter or the BA Estacionamiento/SEMOV-type apps); yellow-painted curbs and signed clearways mean no stopping, and illegally parked cars are towed (acarreo) with recovery fees.

Fines & camera enforcement

Radar speed cameras are widespread; fines include phone-without-handsfree (~ARS 20,000-50,000) and no seatbelt (~ARS 10,000-30,000). There are officially no on-the-spot cash fines (an officer demanding cash is likely soliciting a bribe); camera fines are passed to the rental firm and charged to your card.

If you have an accident

Call 911 for police and ambulance; do not move vehicles if there are injuries. Complete the insurance accident form (denuncia), exchange details, and get a police report (constancia) which insurers and rental firms require.

Full driving guide for Argentina

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Enterprise in Argentina?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Argentina ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter. For renters under 25, Enterprise states it does not accept an International Driver's Permit as identification; a valid photo driver's licence is required. Foreign renters generally need their home-country licence (an IDP is recommended as a translation supplement but is not a stand-alone substitute for the licence).
02
What documents should I bring to the Enterprise desk in Argentina?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Argentina drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from Enterprise in Argentina?
Enterprise's minimum rental age is 21 in most of the U.S. (18 in Michigan and New York, and 18 for U.S. government employees on official orders); renters aged 21-24 pay a "Young Renter Fee" that typically averages around $25/day but varies by location (e.g., 21-24 is $15.75/day in Michigan and $30.75/day in New York, with 18-20 fees of $36.50 and $64.75/day respectively). Locally, Argentina sets a minimum driving age of 18 and most desks add a young-driver surcharge under 25.
04
What deposit and card does Enterprise require?
The contract holder must present their own credit card in their name with sufficient available credit; deposits typically run between $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class (airport holds are typically about 120% of the rental). Debit cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover logo may be accepted at some locations, but at airports only with a ticketed return-travel itinerary, and prepaid cards are not accepted.
05
Can I take a Enterprise rental across the border or drop it one-way?
Taking a U.S.-rented vehicle across the Mexican or Canadian border requires advance approval; renters must contact the renting branch or call center for the correct procedure and any required insurance, and cross-border travel is restricted or prohibited at many locations. One-way rentals are offered but availability and drop-off fees vary by branch.
06
Does Enterprise charge for an additional driver?
Each additional authorized driver is typically charged about $15.00 per day, but a renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and licence requirements is added at no charge. Enterprise requires each renter and additional driver to hold a valid, unexpired driver's licence; it does not publish a fixed minimum holding period in the U.S., though young-renter (under-25) restrictions and surcharges apply instead.
07
How do tolls work for a rental car in Argentina?
Major highways and the Buenos Aires access autopistas use manned toll plazas (peajes) costing roughly ARS equivalent of USD 1-5 per booth; the electronic TelePASE tag is rarely fitted to rentals, so keep cash, as foreign cards are often not accepted in lanes.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a Enterprise car in Argentina?
Radar speed cameras are widespread; fines include phone-without-handsfree (~ARS 20,000-50,000) and no seatbelt (~ARS 10,000-30,000). There are officially no on-the-spot cash fines (an officer demanding cash is likely soliciting a bribe); camera fines are passed to the rental firm and charged to your card.
09
What is Enterprise's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Asks for a licence translation alongside your home licence in many countries across Europe, Asia and South America. Enterprise is the flagship of Enterprise Mobility, the world's largest car-rental company by fleet size and locations, with a vast neighborhood-branch network beyond airports and the Enterprise Plus loyalty program.
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