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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Poland?

Yes, bring one
Poland 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
Thrifty footprintGlobal
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Thrifty in Poland: 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.

Poland drives on the right with year-round daytime headlights; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP alongside their licence.

In Poland specifically, poland legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Warsaw and Kraków desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.

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

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

Driving rules in Poland Thrifty renters should know

  • Headlights on day and night, all year.
  • 0.02% alcohol limit.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.
  • Electronic tolls (e-TOLL) on expressways.

Common questions

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