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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Mozambique?

Yes, bring one
Mozambique 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 Mozambique
Thrifty IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
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Accepted format1968 Vienna
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

Thrifty in Mozambique: 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.

Mozambique drives on the left and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised if your licence is not in Portuguese.

In Mozambique specifically, mozambique legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Maputo desks request an IDP for non-Portuguese licences; carry reflective vests.

Thrifty runs a global network; at its Mozambique desks, foreign renters are asked for the 1968 Vienna-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Mozambique drives on the left, uses the MZN, 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 Mozambique

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the MZN deposit; Mozambique drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Mozambique Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Two reflective triangles and a vest required.
  • 0.06% alcohol limit.
  • Police checkpoints are routine.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Mozambique?
Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Mozambique drives on the left 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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