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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Taiwan?

Yes, bring one
Taiwan 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 Taiwan: 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.

Taiwan drives on the right and recognises the IDP for short stays; tourists should carry one with their national licence, validated locally if staying longer.

In Taiwan specifically, taiwan legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Thrifty will ask for it at the counter. Desks request an IDP; longer stays may need motor-vehicle office registration.

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

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

Driving rules in Taiwan Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the right.
  • Scooters are everywhere — watch waiting zones at lights.
  • 0.03% alcohol limit.
  • Electronic (eTag) freeway tolls.

Common questions

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