Does Localiza require an IDP in Timor-Leste?

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.

Timor-Leste has no toll roads, no vignette and no electronic toll system - all public roads, including the Dili-area highway corridor, are free to use.

Parking in Dili is informal, with attendants at markets and shopping areas collecting a small cash fee; there are no colour-coded paid zones or apps. Read posted signs and avoid blocking narrow streets, as vehicles can be towed in commercial areas.

Police issue fines for speeding, hand-held phone use and not wearing seatbelts, often settled on the spot in cash; amounts are modest but ask for documentation. Rental firms pass any unpaid fines or damage to your deposit.

Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire; report any injury or serious crash to the police (PNTL) and leave the vehicles in place until officers attend. Keep a copy of the report for insurance or rental claims.