Does InterRent require an IDP in Cameroon?

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Cameroon has no vignette but operates physical toll gates (postes de péage) on major axes including the Douala-Yaounde corridor and the newer expressway; cars pay a small flat fee in CFA francs (XAF), typically a few hundred francs, in cash at the booth.

Street parking in Douala and Yaounde is largely informal and chaotic; self-appointed 'gardiens' will watch your car for a tip of a few hundred XAF, and there are few marked or metered bays. Park in guarded hotel or mall lots where possible to reduce theft risk.

Police and gendarmes issue on-the-spot fines for speeding, no seatbelt, or phone use, and unofficial 'fees' are often solicited at checkpoints; insist on an official receipt. Rental companies pass camera or unpaid fines to your card, so settle any ticket before returning the car.

Stop, do not leave the scene, and call the police on 117 (general emergencies 112); a police report is required for insurance and rental claims. Move vehicles only if they block traffic and it is safe, and avoid disputes as crowds can gather quickly.