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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Serbia?

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

Thrifty in Serbia: 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.

Serbia drives on the right with Cyrillic signage common, so an IDP is advised to translate your licence at desks and checkpoints.

In Serbia specifically, serbia legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Belgrade desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.

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

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

Driving rules in Serbia Thrifty renters should know

  • Headlights on at all times.
  • Reflective vest, triangle and spare bulbs required.
  • 0.03% alcohol limit.
  • Toll motorways on main corridors.

Common questions

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