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Does Enterprise require an IDP in Indonesia?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Enterprise IDP policyBring an IDP (foreign drivers)
Enterprise footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

Enterprise in Indonesia: 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 or ride in Indonesia, including Bali.

In Indonesia specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Indonesia ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter. Police checks in Bali frequently ask for an IDP and home licence.

Enterprise runs a global network; at its Indonesia desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva Convention format alongside the original licence. Indonesia drives on the left, uses the IDR, 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 Indonesia

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

Driving rules in Indonesia Enterprise renters should know

  • Drive/ride on the left.
  • Helmets mandatory and strictly checked.
  • International + home licence carried together.
  • 0.00% practical alcohol tolerance.

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 Indonesia

Tolls & road charges

Indonesia's intercity toll roads (jalan tol) are cashless and require an e-money tap card (e-Toll, Mandiri e-Money, Flazz, BRIZZI) held against the gate reader; physical cash is no longer accepted, so buy and top up a card at a minimart before driving.

Parking in town

Most urban parking is informal, attended by 'juru parkir' wardens who charge a few thousand rupiah in cash and help you reverse out; malls and offices use ticketed barrier parking, and illegally parked cars in Jakarta can be wheel-clamped or towed.

Fines & camera enforcement

Speeding, no-seatbelt and phone-use fines are issued on the spot, and unofficial cash 'damai' settlements with traffic police are common but technically bribery; rental firms pass any e-toll or camera charges to your card. Always insist on an official tilang ticket.

If you have an accident

Call police on 110 (or the 112 emergency line); for any injury or dispute a police report is needed for insurance. Do not move vehicles before documenting the scene, and phone your rental company's helpline immediately as cover can be voided without correct paperwork.

Full driving guide for Indonesia

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Enterprise in Indonesia?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva Convention format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Indonesia drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from Enterprise in Indonesia?
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, Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Indonesia's intercity toll roads (jalan tol) are cashless and require an e-money tap card (e-Toll, Mandiri e-Money, Flazz, BRIZZI) held against the gate reader; physical cash is no longer accepted, so buy and top up a card at a minimart before driving.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a Enterprise car in Indonesia?
Speeding, no-seatbelt and phone-use fines are issued on the spot, and unofficial cash 'damai' settlements with traffic police are common but technically bribery; rental firms pass any e-toll or camera charges to your card. Always insist on an official tilang ticket.
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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