Does Enterprise require an IDP in Palau?
Written by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Enterprise in Palau: the policy in plain terms
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Palau drives on the right and lets visitors use a valid foreign licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-Latin-script holders.
In Palau specifically, palau lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Enterprise still asks for a licence translation if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter. Koror desks accept many foreign licences; an IDP helps non-Latin scripts.
Enterprise runs a global network; at its Palau desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the internationally recognised format alongside the original licence. Palau drives on the right, uses the USD, and sets a minimum driving age of 21; an IDP is still the safest way to avoid a refused booking.
What to bring to the Enterprise counter in Palau
- Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
- Your International Driving Permit in the internationally recognised format.
- Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
- Local payment for the USD deposit; Palau drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.
Driving rules in Palau Enterprise renters should know
- Drive on the right.
- Low speed limits across the islands.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
Enterprise's rental terms that affect your IDP booking
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Palau
Palau has no toll roads, vignettes or electronic toll systems; all public roads, including the Koror-Babeldaob (KB) Bridge, are free to use.
Parking is informal and free in Koror with no paid-zone meters or colour-coded systems; park sensibly off the carriageway, as space near the main downtown shops and markets is limited.
The national speed limit is just 25 mph (about 40 km/h) and is enforced; fines for speeding, no seatbelt or drink-driving are issued by Koror police, and rental firms pass any citations back to the renter's card on file.
Dial 911 for police and ambulance (Koror police: 680-488-2423); do not move vehicles after an injury crash and wait for officers, as a police report is needed for any insurance or rental claim.
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