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Does InterRent require an IDP in Portugal?

Yes, bring one
Portugal legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so InterRent will ask for it at the counter.
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InterRent in Portugal
InterRent IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
InterRent footprintEurope
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

InterRent in Portugal: 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.

Non-EU visitors should carry an IDP to drive and rent in Portugal.

In Portugal specifically, portugal legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so InterRent will ask for it at the counter. Requested for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Portugal desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Portugal drives on the right, uses the EUR, 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 Portugal

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

Driving rules in Portugal InterRent renters should know

  • Electronic tolls (Via Verde) — arrange with your rental car.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
  • Dipped headlights in tunnels.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Portugal?
Portugal legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so InterRent will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the InterRent desk in Portugal?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Both format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Portugal drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
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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