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Does InterRent require an IDP in Cape Verde?

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Cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but InterRent still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
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InterRent in Cape Verde
InterRent IDP policyRequired for non-Roman-alphabet licences
InterRent footprintEurope
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

InterRent in Cape Verde: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Roman-alphabet licences across its European locations. Europcar's value brand for leisure travellers in Europe.

This Atlantic island nation drives on the right; visitors can often use a national licence for short stays, with an IDP advised for non-Latin scripts.

In Cape Verde specifically, cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but InterRent still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter. Island desks recommend an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Cape Verde desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Cape Verde drives on the right, uses the CVE, and sets a minimum driving age of 18; an IDP is still the safest way to avoid a refused booking.

What to bring to the InterRent counter in Cape Verde

  • 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 CVE deposit; Cape Verde drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Cape Verde InterRent renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Steep, cobbled island roads.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

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Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but InterRent still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the InterRent desk in Cape Verde?
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. Cape Verde drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
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What is InterRent's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Roman-alphabet licences across its European locations. Europcar's value brand for leisure travellers in Europe.
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