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Does Hertz require an IDP in Afghanistan?

Yes, bring one
Afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Hertz will ask for it at the counter.
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Hertz in Afghanistan
Hertz IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Hertz footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Hertz in Afghanistan: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for licences not printed in the Roman alphabet, and for non-EU renters in much of Europe. One of the largest global rental networks, operating in 150+ countries.

Afghanistan drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though most visitors travel with hired drivers given road conditions.

In Afghanistan specifically, afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Hertz will ask for it at the counter. Self-drive rental is uncommon; an IDP and passport are required where available.

Hertz runs a global network; at its Afghanistan desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Afghanistan drives on the right, uses the AFN, 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 Hertz counter in Afghanistan

  • 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 AFN deposit; Afghanistan drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Afghanistan Hertz renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
  • Checkpoints are frequent.
  • Drive defensively on poorly maintained roads.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Hertz in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Hertz will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Hertz desk in Afghanistan?
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. Afghanistan drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Hertz's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for licences not printed in the Roman alphabet, and for non-EU renters in much of Europe. One of the largest global rental networks, operating in 150+ countries.
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