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Does National require an IDP in Latvia?

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

National in Latvia: 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.

Latvia drives on the right with year-round daytime headlights; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their national licence.

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

National runs a global network; at its Latvia desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Latvia 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 Latvia

  • 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; Latvia drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Latvia National renters should know

  • Headlights on at all times.
  • Winter tyres mandatory Dec–Feb.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.

Common questions

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