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Does National require an IDP in Lesotho?

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

National in Lesotho: 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.

Lesotho drives on the left through high mountain passes; an IDP is advised if your licence is not in English, and a 4x4 helps in winter.

In Lesotho specifically, lesotho legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Cars are often rented in South Africa; an IDP helps non-English drivers.

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

  • 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 LSL deposit; Lesotho drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Lesotho National renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Snow and ice on high passes in winter.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Watch for livestock and pedestrians.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Lesotho?
Lesotho 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 Lesotho?
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. Lesotho drives on the left 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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