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Can I drive in France without an IDP?

Do I need an international driving permit in France? In short, if you drive in France as a tourist, you don't need an IDP if: Your driving license has been issued by a country part of the European union. If your driving license is written in French.



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Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.

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As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.

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It's a good idea to get one if you'll be driving in Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain — countries where you're technically required to carry a permit.

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As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.

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Which towns and cities are covered by the Crit'Air scheme?
  • Aix-Marseille-Provence region.
  • Bordeaux (coming in 2024)
  • Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Grenoble.
  • Lyon.
  • Marseille.
  • Montpellier.
  • Paris.


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