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Europcar · Papua New Guinea

Does Europcar require an IDP in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, bring one
Papua New Guinea legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter.
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Europcar in Papua New Guinea
Europcar IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Europcar footprintEurope / Global
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

Europcar in Papua New Guinea: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Latin-alphabet licences across its European network. Europe's leading mobility brand.

Papua New Guinea drives on the left; an IDP is advised with your home licence, and rugged terrain means many roads need a 4x4.

In Papua New Guinea specifically, papua New Guinea legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter. Port Moresby desks request an IDP; 4x4 advised for the highlands.

Europcar runs a europe / global network; at its Papua New Guinea desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Papua New Guinea drives on the left, uses the PGK, 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 Europcar counter in Papua New Guinea

  • 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 PGK deposit; Papua New Guinea drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Papua New Guinea Europcar renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Rough, mountainous roads.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Europcar in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Europcar desk in Papua New Guinea?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Papua New Guinea drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Europcar's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Latin-alphabet licences across its European network. Europe's leading mobility brand.
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