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Does InterRent require an IDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter.
InterRent in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
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InterRent in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the policy in plain terms

Asks for a licence translation for non-EU and non-Roman-alphabet licences across its European locations. Europcar's value brand for leisure travellers in Europe.

Driving is on the right and the country signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised alongside your licence for mountainous routes and frequent police checks.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter. Sarajevo and Mostar desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Bosnia and Herzegovina desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format alongside the original licence. Bosnia and Herzegovina drives on the right, uses the BAM, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the BAM deposit; Bosnia and Herzegovina drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina InterRent renters should know

  • Headlights on at all times.
  • Carry a reflective vest, triangle and spare bulbs.
  • 0.03% alcohol limit.
  • Winter equipment mandatory Nov–Apr.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tolls & road charges

There is no vignette - tolls are paid at manual booths on tolled A1 motorway sections (e.g. Sarajevo-Zenica, Sarajevo-Tarcin, Banja Luka-Doboj); pay in cash in Convertible Marks (BAM) or euros, with most booths also accepting cards.

Parking in town

Towns like Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka use signed paid zones and car parks payable by ticket machine, SMS or attendant; spaces in old-town centres are scarce, so guarded lots or hotel parking are the safest option.

Fines & camera enforcement

Police issue on-the-spot fines for speeding, no seatbelt, daytime-headlight and phone offences, often payable in cash; the blood-alcohol limit is a strict 0.03% (zero for new and professional drivers), and headlights must be on 24/7 year-round.

If you have an accident

Dial 122 for police (124 ambulance, 112 general). Do not move vehicles, switch on hazard lights and set out the warning triangle; a police report is required for insurance, and any visible damage should be reported because driving a visibly damaged car out of the country can be questioned.

Full driving guide for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Bosnia and Herzegovina drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from InterRent in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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, Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
There is no vignette - tolls are paid at manual booths on tolled A1 motorway sections (e.g. Sarajevo-Zenica, Sarajevo-Tarcin, Banja Luka-Doboj); pay in cash in Convertible Marks (BAM) or euros, with most booths also accepting cards.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a InterRent car in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Police issue on-the-spot fines for speeding, no seatbelt, daytime-headlight and phone offences, often payable in cash; the blood-alcohol limit is a strict 0.03% (zero for new and professional drivers), and headlights must be on 24/7 year-round.
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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