Does Thrifty require an IDP in Slovenia?
Written by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Thrifty in Slovenia: the policy in plain terms
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Slovenia drives on the right and requires an e-vignette for motorways; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence.
In Slovenia specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Slovenia ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Thrifty will typically ask for it at the counter. Ljubljana desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette included with rentals.
Thrifty runs a global network; at its Slovenia desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format alongside the original licence. Slovenia drives on the right, uses the EUR, 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 Slovenia
- Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
- Your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format.
- Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
- Local payment for the EUR deposit; Slovenia drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.
Driving rules in Slovenia Thrifty renters should know
- Motorway e-vignette required.
- Headlights on at all times.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for new/professional drivers.
- Reflective vest and triangle mandatory.
Thrifty's rental terms that affect your IDP booking
Thrifty's published minimum rental age is 20 at most U.S. and Canada locations (18 in Michigan, New York, and Quebec); drivers aged 20-24 (or 18-24 in those exception states/province) are charged an Underage Drivers fee that varies by location, typically around $29/day and higher (roughly $35-$52) in New York and Michigan.
A valid credit/debit card in the renter's own name is required and a hold is placed for estimated charges plus roughly $200 extra for credit cards or $500 for debit (about $350 CAD in Canada); Visa/Mastercard/Discover debit cards are accepted only on Compact through Fullsize classes (not Premium and above) and a physical card must be presented as digital-wallet cards are not accepted.
Additional drivers must meet the minimum age requirement and hold a valid licence, and an additional-driver fee applies per day; it is waived for Blue Chip Rewards members, government renters on official orders, corporate-rate customers, and the companion/driver of a physically impaired customer. Thrifty's general policy requires a valid driver's licence covering the entire rental period but does not publish a fixed minimum tenure; in practice under-25 renters are typically expected to have held a full licence for at least one year.
Driving is generally restricted to the continental United States and Canada, and a Canadian resident is prohibited from driving a U.S.-owned vehicle into Canada; one-way rentals are offered within the U.S. and within Canada subject to location/availability with a one-way drop fee.
Foreign renters must present a driver's licence issued in their country of residence together with a valid passport; if the licence is not in English, Thrifty requires both the foreign licence and a current International Driver's Permit to be presented.
Once you collect the keys in Slovenia
All motorways and expressways require an electronic e-vignette for vehicles up to 3.5t, sold by the week, month or year at petrol stations, post offices and border shops; check whether your rental includes one, as driving without it draws an on-the-spot fine up to about EUR 800.
In Ljubljana, white-line zones allow up to 2 hours paid parking 07:00-19:00, with park-and-ride lots on the outskirts; illegal parking costs EUR 80 (EUR 40 if paid within 8 days). Pay via meters or parking apps.
Minor speeding (1-10 km/h over) starts around EUR 50-120, while 30+ km/h over can mean EUR 300-1,200 plus penalty points and licence suspension; police can issue on-the-spot fines and rental firms forward camera fines plus an admin fee.
Dial 112 for emergencies; for any collision you must notify the police and obtain an accident report for insurance, and vehicles should not be moved until documented if there are injuries.
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