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Does InterRent require an IDP in Republic of the Congo?

Yes, bring one
Republic of the Congo legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so InterRent will ask for it at the counter.
InterRent in Republic of the Congo
InterRent IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
InterRent footprintEurope
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

InterRent in Republic of the Congo: 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.

The Republic of the Congo drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, and intercity roads can be rough.

In Republic of the Congo specifically, republic of the Congo legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so InterRent will ask for it at the counter. Brazzaville desks request an IDP for non-French licences.

InterRent runs a europe network; at its Republic of the Congo desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo

  • 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 XAF deposit; Republic of the Congo drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Republic of the Congo InterRent renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Frequent police checkpoints.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from InterRent in Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo?
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. Republic of the Congo 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.