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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Cape Verde?

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Cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
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Thrifty in Cape Verde
Thrifty IDP policyRequired for non-Roman-alphabet licences
Thrifty footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Thrifty in Cape Verde: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences. Budget-friendly brand paired with Dollar in many markets.

This Atlantic island nation drives on the right; visitors can often use a national licence for short stays, with an IDP advised for non-Latin scripts.

In Cape Verde specifically, cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter. Island desks recommend an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.

Thrifty runs a global network; at its Cape Verde desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Cape Verde drives on the right, uses the CVE, and sets a minimum driving age of 18; an IDP is still the safest way to avoid a refused booking.

What to bring to the Thrifty counter in Cape Verde

  • 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 CVE deposit; Cape Verde drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Cape Verde Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Steep, cobbled island roads.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Seatbelts mandatory.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Thrifty desk in Cape Verde?
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. Cape Verde drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Thrifty's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences. Budget-friendly brand paired with Dollar in many markets.
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