Can Americans drive in Barcelona?

Can I drive with my U.S. driver's license in Spain? U.S. citizens who plan to drive in Spain must obtain an international driving permit (IDP) prior to their arrival. An international driving permit translates your state-issued driver's license into ten languages so that officials in foreign countries can interpret it.



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USA, Canada, Australia, and other countries Under Spanish law, visitors on a 90-day limit stay or having a Schengen Tourist Visa may drive a vehicle in Spain if they hold a valid home country driving license and a valid International Driving Permit. In other words, you need BOTH licenses.

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