●Issued in as fast as 8 minutesInstant digital delivery to your inboxRecognised in 195+ countries
International Driver LicenceOfficial-format IDP booklet service
Home/Rental Companies/Sixt/Romania
Sixt · Romania

Does Sixt require an IDP in Romania?

Yes, bring one
Romania legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Sixt will ask for it at the counter.
Get my permit for Romania All Sixt requirements
Sixt in Romania
Sixt IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Sixt footprintEurope / Global
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Sixt in Romania: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP for licences issued outside the EU and not in the Roman alphabet. Premium European brand with a fast-growing global network.

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 Sixt will ask for it at the counter. Bucharest desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; rovinietă usually included.

Sixt runs a europe / 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 Sixt 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 Sixt 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 Sixt in Romania?
Romania legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Sixt will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Sixt 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 Sixt's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for licences issued outside the EU and not in the Roman alphabet. Premium European brand with a fast-growing global network.
All Sixt countriesDriving in Romania