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Does National require an IDP in Lithuania?

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

National in Lithuania: 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.

Lithuania drives on the right and keeps headlights on year-round; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP alongside their licence.

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

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

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

Driving rules in Lithuania National renters should know

  • Headlights on day and night.
  • Winter tyres mandatory Nov–Mar.
  • 0.04% alcohol limit; zero for novice/professional drivers.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.

Common questions

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