Does InterRent require an IDP in Republic of the Congo?

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.

There are no widespread electronic tolls or vignettes; the upgraded Brazzaville-Pointe-Noire (RN1) corridor has some péage barriers paid in cash (CFA francs). Most travel cost is fuel rather than tolls.

Parking in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire is mostly informal on-street with attendants who expect a small tip; there are no app-based or colour-zone systems. Use guarded hotel or business parking and avoid leaving the car unattended.

Police checkpoints are frequent and may seek on-the-spot cash payments from foreign drivers; ask for an official receipt and keep documents accessible. Common cited offences are missing papers, seatbelt and speeding violations.

Remain at the scene if safe, do not move vehicles when there are injuries, and summon police to file a report for insurance; exchange details with the other driver. If a crowd turns hostile, leave and report at the nearest police/gendarmerie post.