National · Turkey
Does National require an IDP in Turkey?
Yes, bring one
Turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter.
National in Turkey
National IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
National footprintGlobal
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight
National in Turkey: 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.
An IDP is recommended and often required to rent a car in Türkiye.
In Turkey specifically, turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so National will ask for it at the counter. Requested for non-Latin-script and non-EU licences.
National runs a global network; at its Turkey desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Turkey drives on the right, uses the TRY, 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 Turkey
- 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 TRY deposit; Turkey drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.
Driving rules in Turkey National renters should know
- HGS/OGS electronic tolls on motorways and bridges.
- Headlights and seatbelts mandatory.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; zero if towing.
- Carry passport, licence and IDP.
Common questions
01
Do I need an IDP to rent from National in Turkey?
Turkey 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 Turkey?
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. Turkey drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
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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.