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Does National require an IDP in Haiti?

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

National in Haiti: 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.

Haiti drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your home licence, though conditions mean most visitors arrange local drivers.

In Haiti specifically, haiti legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Self-drive is limited; an IDP and passport are required where available.

National runs a global network; at its Haiti desks, foreign renters are asked for the Local rules-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Haiti drives on the right, uses the HTG, 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 Haiti

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

Driving rules in Haiti National renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Congested, poorly marked roads.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

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