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Does National require an IDP in Gambia?

Yes, bring one
Gambia 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 Gambia
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

National in Gambia: 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.

The Gambia drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence for its narrow riverside roads.

In Gambia specifically, gambia legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Banjul desks request an IDP for non-English licences.

National runs a global network; at its Gambia desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Gambia drives on the right, uses the GMD, 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 Gambia

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the GMD deposit; Gambia drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Gambia National renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Watch for pedestrians and carts.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Gambia?
Gambia 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 Gambia?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Gambia 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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