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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Madagascar?

Yes, bring one
Madagascar 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 IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
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Accepted format1949 Geneva
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Thrifty in Madagascar: 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.

Madagascar drives on the right; an IDP is recommended with your national licence, and long distances on rough roads favour hiring a driver.

In Madagascar specifically, madagascar legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Antananarivo desks request an IDP; many rentals come with a driver.

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

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

Driving rules in Madagascar Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Poor roads between regions.
  • 0.08% alcohol limit.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Madagascar?
Madagascar 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 Madagascar?
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. Madagascar 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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