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1 year ago. After booking a rental car a several weeks ago for Sao Miguel through Discover Cars, we just got a notice that the local agency - Ilha Verde - requires an international drivers license, although the rental agreement states that an international drivers license is not required for citizens of the US, EU and UK (we are from the States).
As a former law enforcement officer, I can tell you that an international driving permit is only valid if it is presented with a valid drivers license from your home country. 7. Re: Renting Cars in JP with Valid IDP but Expired Driver License. You need to have a valid driver's license in the country of your residence.
8 years ago. Yes, you'd best get an IDP. You can get one at any AAA office. It's the law in Italy, and the last4 times we've rented a car in Italy, the car rental agency has asked to see our IDP. If you get stopped for any reason and do not have one, you could face a large fine. Report inappropriate content. Vagabonda.
The major rental companies (Avis, Europcar, Hertz) allow their ordinary cars (not luxury models) to be taken anywhere in mainland western Europe without any paperwork or extra charges. 6. Re: Renting a car in Spain and crossing over to Portugal. You will need an IDp for Spain.
111 posts. 2 reviews. 14 helpful votes. Car Rental insurance and International Drivers License. 14 years ago. We want to rent a small vehicle for a day in Santorini and our car insurance company does not cover if we are in an accident. Our credit card company that we will be using said that they only cover collision damage.
It's not necessary to have an international driver's license to rent a car in Brazil. Foreigners are allowed to drive in Brazil with a driver's license issued abroad for up to six months. However, to drive in Brazil after 180 days, the foreigner must have the Brazilian license or an International license. Driving in Brazil:
9. Re: Driving a Car Rental In Spain, France, and Andorra. The 'low-cost' car hire companies tend to charge a cross border fee, so do check when looking at Goldcar, Firefly, Interent etc. and check in detail ALL additional fees, as what looks like a good deal, may not be, when additional fees have been added.
I know that in general an international drivers permit isn't needed to drive in the UK. However, I just came across one rental company's website that stated that for all non-European drivers an international permit is needed to rent a car in Scotland. So now I am freaking out since we leave in 4 days.