Can I hire a car in Portugal with a paper driving Licence?

Some Portuguese car rental companies require you to have a photo ID license. If your foreign licence does not have a photo ID, you should get an IDP before travelling to Portugal if you intend to rent a car. UK drivers with the new-style photo card licence will need both the paper counterpart and photo card.



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Portugal Car Rental Guide. Requirements for renting a car in Portugal include: Renters must have had a valid driver's license for at least one year. During pickup, you must present two valid credit cards as well as a return ticket to the country of origin.

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Portugal Car Rental Guide. Requirements for renting a car in Portugal include: Renters must have had a valid driver's license for at least one year. During pickup, you must present two valid credit cards as well as a return ticket to the country of origin.

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Americans are not required by law to obtain an international driving permit to drive a rental car in Portugal. Short term visitors staying less than six months in the country can drive their rental with a valid US license.

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Portuguese traffic lights follow the conventions of the Vienna agreement and so should be familiar to most drivers. You cannot turn right on a red light unless indicated and you should also be aware that many local drivers run red lights.

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Yes, Portugal is very safe for American tourists, with many US citizens visiting and even moving to Portugal each year.

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