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Does InterRent require an IDP in Equatorial Guinea?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea
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InterRent in Equatorial Guinea: the policy in plain terms

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Equatorial Guinea drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and checkpoints are common.

In Equatorial Guinea specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Equatorial Guinea ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so InterRent will typically ask for it at the counter. Malabo desks request an IDP; carry passport and home licence too.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Equatorial Guinea desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the internationally recognised format alongside the original licence. Equatorial Guinea drives on the right, uses the XAF, 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 Equatorial Guinea

  • 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 XAF deposit; Equatorial Guinea drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Equatorial Guinea InterRent renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Numerous police checkpoints.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

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 Equatorial Guinea

Tolls & road charges

There are no electronic toll motorways; the country has no vignette or e-toll system, so no toll payment is required of tourists.

Parking in town

Parking is largely informal and unmetered in Malabo and Bata, with no formal paid-zone color system; park in guarded lots where possible as enforcement and signage are minimal.

Fines & camera enforcement

Mobile phone use (even hands-free) and no seatbelt are prohibited and fined; officers may demand on-the-spot cash payment at checkpoints, and rental firms pass any fines to the renter's card.

If you have an accident

Stop immediately, do not move vehicles, and call police on 114 (or 112); a police report is required for any insurance or rental claim and leaving the scene is an offence.

Full driving guide for Equatorial Guinea

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Equatorial Guinea?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?
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. Equatorial Guinea drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from InterRent in Equatorial Guinea?
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, Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?
There are no electronic toll motorways; the country has no vignette or e-toll system, so no toll payment is required of tourists.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a InterRent car in Equatorial Guinea?
Mobile phone use (even hands-free) and no seatbelt are prohibited and fined; officers may demand on-the-spot cash payment at checkpoints, and rental firms pass any fines to the renter's card.
09
What is InterRent's general policy on International Driving Permits?
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