Does Localiza require an IDP in Cameroon?

Localiza's minimum rental age is 18 (lowered from 21 across Brazil), but drivers under 21 must add the mandatory "Condutor Jovem" (Young Driver) surcharge at booking; the exact fee is set per rental/location and quoted at reservation rather than published as a flat amount.

A credit card (physical or contactless) in the reservation holder's or financial responsible party's name is required for a pre-authorization hold; debit cards are not accepted for the security guarantee. Customers without a credit card can instead pass a weekday business-hours credit evaluation, with daily rentals up to 28 days available for an approximately R$39.90 fee if approved.

Each additional driver must be registered on the contract and present a valid licence and ID at the counter; Localiza does not publish a flat additional-driver fee, charging it per rate plan and location at pickup. Localiza requires a valid full driver's licence but does not publish a fixed minimum holding period; instead the young-driver surcharge (under-21) is the gating control, so a valid current licence is the stated requirement.

Cross-border driving within Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay) requires the mandatory "Carta Verde"/Green Card insurance and advance authorization, typically requested at booking; one-way rentals returning in a different country incur a one-way fee that is usually higher than the cross-border fee, so both must be arranged in advance.

Foreign customers must present a valid licence from a country in Brazil's "Reciprocity Agreement" plus a passport, and may drive for up to 180 days from their date of entry (respecting the original licence validity); entry must be proven with a passport stamp, boarding pass, or immigration approval document. An International Driving Permit is referenced under the applicable legislation for non-reciprocity or non-Roman-alphabet licences.

Cameroon has no vignette but operates physical toll gates (postes de péage) on major axes including the Douala-Yaounde corridor and the newer expressway; cars pay a small flat fee in CFA francs (XAF), typically a few hundred francs, in cash at the booth.

Street parking in Douala and Yaounde is largely informal and chaotic; self-appointed 'gardiens' will watch your car for a tip of a few hundred XAF, and there are few marked or metered bays. Park in guarded hotel or mall lots where possible to reduce theft risk.

Police and gendarmes issue on-the-spot fines for speeding, no seatbelt, or phone use, and unofficial 'fees' are often solicited at checkpoints; insist on an official receipt. Rental companies pass camera or unpaid fines to your card, so settle any ticket before returning the car.

Stop, do not leave the scene, and call the police on 117 (general emergencies 112); a police report is required for insurance and rental claims. Move vehicles only if they block traffic and it is safe, and avoid disputes as crowds can gather quickly.