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Does National require an IDP in Jordan?

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

National in Jordan: 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.

Jordan drives on the right and recognises the 1949 Geneva IDP; tourists should carry it with their national licence to rent and drive.

In Jordan specifically, jordan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Amman and airport desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

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

  • 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 JOD deposit; Jordan drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Jordan National renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.
  • Zero-tolerance alcohol for driving.
  • Desert Highway speed cameras are common.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Jordan?
Jordan 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 Jordan?
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. Jordan 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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