Cross-border route

France Andorra

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from France into Andorra: carry a certified IDP translation of your licence alongside the original so border officials and rental desks can read your credentials. An IDP is recommended in Andorra and especially expected if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet, prepared in the 1949 Geneva Convention format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.

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Last reviewed July 2026

Route at a glance

FromFrance

ToAndorra

IDP in AndorraRecommended

Accepted format1949 Geneva

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in AndorraEUR

Emergency number112

Top speed limit90 km/h open roads (no motorways)

France → Andorra

Crossing the border

France and Andorra share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Andorra

Drive on the right on steep mountain roads.
Winter tyres or chains needed in snow.
0.05% alcohol limit.
Dipped headlights in tunnels.

Once you're driving in Andorra

Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.

Driving on a foreign licence

Most foreign visitors may drive on their valid national licence (EU/EEA fine as is); an International Driving Permit is recommended and may be required for non-Latin-alphabet licences, and the original licence must always be carried as photocopies are not accepted.

Tolls & road charges

Andorra has no motorway tolls or vignettes - all roads are free; the only related cost is paid parking in towns and at ski resorts.

Parking in the cities

Town-centre parking (especially Andorra la Vella and Escaldes) is mostly paid via meters, machines or apps, with signposted restricted zones; illegally parked cars are towed, and P+R lots on the edges ease congestion.

Fines & camera enforcement

Speeding, seatbelt and handheld-phone offences are fined on the spot; drink-drive limits are strict, and rental firms forward any camera or police fine to the renter's card.

If you have an accident

Call 112 for all emergencies; do not move vehicles after an injury crash until police arrive, complete the European accident statement (constat amiable), and obtain a police report for insurance.

Driving in the capital

The CG-1/CG-2 main valley road through Andorra la Vella funnels all traffic past the shopping district and jams heavily, especially on ski weekends and during sales periods.

Sources: rac.co.uk · tyremap.com · internationaltravelpermits.com · expatfocus.com

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from France to Andorra?

An IDP is strongly recommended for Andorra and often requested if your national licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet. Andorra recognises the 1949 Geneva Convention format, which is the format your certified IDP translation is prepared in.

Does the driving side change between France and Andorra?

No. Both France and Andorra drive on the right.

What is the emergency number and speed limit in Andorra?

In Andorra, dial 112 for emergencies; 112 also works from most GSM phones. The maximum for cars on the fastest road class is 90 km/h open roads (no motorways), but posted limits in towns and on secondary roads are lower and always take precedence.

How do tolls and road charges work in Andorra?

Andorra has no motorway tolls or vignettes - all roads are free; the only related cost is paid parking in towns and at ski resorts.

How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?

International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.