Does Localiza require an IDP in Republic of the Congo?

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.

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.