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Does InterRent require an IDP in Antigua and Barbuda?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Antigua and Barbuda ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter.
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InterRent in Antigua and Barbuda: the policy in plain terms

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Antigua and Barbuda drive on the left and require visitors to buy a local temporary driving permit at the rental desk, often alongside an IDP.

In Antigua and Barbuda specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Antigua and Barbuda ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter. A local temporary permit is issued on top of your licence; an IDP helps.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Antigua and Barbuda desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the internationally recognised format alongside the original licence. Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left, uses the XCD, 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 InterRent counter in Antigua and Barbuda

  • 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 XCD deposit; Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Antigua and Barbuda InterRent renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Buy a local temporary driving permit.
  • Narrow, winding roads.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.

InterRent's rental terms that affect your IDP booking

Minimum age & young-driver surcharge

InterRent's minimum rental age is typically 19-21 depending on country (19 in Spain, 21 in the UK and France), and drivers aged roughly 21-24 (24 and under in some markets) pay a young-driver surcharge that varies by location, for example around 8.50 EUR/day (max ~93 EUR) in Spain, 12.95 EUR/day (max ~181 EUR) in France, and about 35 GBP/day (max ~350 GBP) in the UK; some vehicle categories require drivers to be over 25.

Deposit & accepted cards

A refundable security deposit is pre-authorised (held, not debited) on the main driver's credit card at pick-up; the card (Visa or Mastercard, sometimes Amex) must be in the main driver's name with an expiry date after the return date, and debit cards are not accepted because their rules do not fit InterRent's deposit policy.

Additional drivers

Additional drivers must present their own valid driving licence at the counter and sign the rental agreement at pick-up; InterRent charges an extra-driver fee per day that varies by location, though it is frequently included in promotional/package rates. The main driver must have held a full, valid driving licence for a minimum of 12 months (one year) prior to picking up the vehicle.

Cross-border & one-way

Cross-border travel and one-way rentals are restricted and must be authorised in advance; cross-border fees and one-way drop-off charges apply and vary by route, with certain countries (typically higher-risk or non-EU destinations) excluded entirely under the rental conditions.

IDP & foreign-licence rule

InterRent requires a full, valid driving licence held for at least 12 months; for licences not written in the Latin/Roman alphabet (or otherwise not understandable to the rental agent), an International Driving Permit (IDP) must be presented alongside the original national licence, as the IDP is a translation and never replaces the physical licence.

Once you collect the keys in Antigua and Barbuda

Tolls & road charges

There are no toll roads or toll systems anywhere in Antigua and Barbuda; all public roads are free to use.

Parking in town

Parking in St. John's is informal with no large paid-meter network; use marked lots and avoid blocking narrow streets or yellow-lined areas, where vehicles can be ticketed or towed.

Fines & camera enforcement

Seatbelts are compulsory for all occupants and handheld phone use at the wheel is illegal; police can issue on-the-spot fines, and rental firms pass any tickets (plus an admin fee) to the renter's card.

If you have an accident

For minor damage with no injuries you need not call emergency services, but exchange details and notify your rental firm; if anyone is injured or a vehicle is undriveable, call 911/999, do not move the vehicles and wait for police.

Full driving guide for Antigua and Barbuda

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Antigua and Barbuda?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Antigua and Barbuda ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter. InterRent requires a full, valid driving licence held for at least 12 months; for licences not written in the Latin/Roman alphabet (or otherwise not understandable to the rental agent), an International Driving Permit (IDP) must be presented alongside the original national licence, as the IDP is a translation and never replaces the physical licence.
02
What documents should I bring to the InterRent desk in Antigua and Barbuda?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the internationally recognised format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from InterRent in Antigua and Barbuda?
InterRent's minimum rental age is typically 19-21 depending on country (19 in Spain, 21 in the UK and France), and drivers aged roughly 21-24 (24 and under in some markets) pay a young-driver surcharge that varies by location, for example around 8.50 EUR/day (max ~93 EUR) in Spain, 12.95 EUR/day (max ~181 EUR) in France, and about 35 GBP/day (max ~350 GBP) in the UK; some vehicle categories require drivers to be over 25. Locally, Antigua and Barbuda sets a minimum driving age of 18 and most desks add a young-driver surcharge under 25.
04
What deposit and card does InterRent require?
A refundable security deposit is pre-authorised (held, not debited) on the main driver's credit card at pick-up; the card (Visa or Mastercard, sometimes Amex) must be in the main driver's name with an expiry date after the return date, and debit cards are not accepted because their rules do not fit InterRent's deposit policy.
05
Can I take a InterRent rental across the border or drop it one-way?
Cross-border travel and one-way rentals are restricted and must be authorised in advance; cross-border fees and one-way drop-off charges apply and vary by route, with certain countries (typically higher-risk or non-EU destinations) excluded entirely under the rental conditions.
06
Does InterRent charge for an additional driver?
Additional drivers must present their own valid driving licence at the counter and sign the rental agreement at pick-up; InterRent charges an extra-driver fee per day that varies by location, though it is frequently included in promotional/package rates. The main driver must have held a full, valid driving licence for a minimum of 12 months (one year) prior to picking up the vehicle.
07
How do tolls work for a rental car in Antigua and Barbuda?
There are no toll roads or toll systems anywhere in Antigua and Barbuda; all public roads are free to use.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a InterRent car in Antigua and Barbuda?
Seatbelts are compulsory for all occupants and handheld phone use at the wheel is illegal; police can issue on-the-spot fines, and rental firms pass any tickets (plus an admin fee) to the renter's card.
09
What is InterRent's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Asks for a licence translation for non-EU and non-Roman-alphabet licences across its European locations. InterRent is the value/budget brand of the Europcar Mobility Group (now part of Ayvens/Goldcar), positioned as a low-cost option with a strong airport-location presence across Europe.
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