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Does National require an IDP in Romania?

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

National in Romania: 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.

Romania drives on the right and requires an e-vignette (rovinietă); non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their national licence.

In Romania specifically, romania legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Bucharest desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; rovinietă usually included.

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

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

Driving rules in Romania National renters should know

  • Road vignette (rovinietă) required.
  • Headlights on outside built-up areas.
  • Zero-tolerance alcohol policy (0.0%).
  • Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.

Common questions

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