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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Iraq?

Yes, bring one
Iraq legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter.
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Thrifty in Iraq
Thrifty IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Thrifty footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Thrifty in Iraq: 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.

Iraq drives on the right; an IDP is expected with your home licence, though most visitors arrange drivers given security and road conditions.

In Iraq specifically, iraq legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Self-drive is rare; an IDP and passport are required where rental exists.

Thrifty runs a global network; at its Iraq desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1949 Geneva-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Iraq drives on the right, uses the IQD, 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 Thrifty counter in Iraq

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

Driving rules in Iraq Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Numerous security checkpoints.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
  • Drive defensively on intercity roads.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Iraq?
Iraq legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Thrifty desk in Iraq?
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. Iraq 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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