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Does National require an IDP in Austria?

Yes, bring one
Austria legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
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National in Austria
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

National in Austria: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.

Non-EU drivers should carry an IDP alongside their national licence in Austria.

In Austria specifically, austria legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Requested for non-EU licences.

National runs a global network; at its Austria desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Austria drives on the right, uses the EUR, 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 National counter in Austria

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the Both format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the EUR deposit; Austria drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Austria National renters should know

  • Motorway vignette (Pickerl) mandatory.
  • Headlights recommended day and night.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for novice drivers.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Austria?
Austria legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the National desk in Austria?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Both format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Austria drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is National's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-Latin-alphabet licences and where local regulations require it. Business-traveller brand known for Emerald Aisle.
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