Can I rent a car in Madeira with US license?

You do need to show your official driver's license from your home country when you pick up the rental car. Some countries like Japan or Italy require an international driver's license to rent a car but this is not the case in Madeira and your regular driver's license will do just fine.



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You must be at least 19 for a Madeira car rental, with a license held for at least one year. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and a surcharge applies to drivers under 25. You will need a valid driver's license held for at least one year, plus an ID or passport.

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U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.

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The driving licence must have been issued by the authorised authorities at least 1 year(s) prior to the date of the start of the rental. A driving license printed with a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be supplemented by an international driving licence.

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Can you drive around Madeira in a day? Yes, with the tunnels and fast roads you can easily drive around the island in a day. Most destinations are under 1h drive from Funchal. But if you want to see most of the island's wonders, I recommend a stay of at least 10 days.

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International Driving Permit (if you have one) Passport. Car documents (like the registration, proof of ownership, and vehicle inspection report) Proof of insurance (in Portugal this is represented by a sticker on the lower right corner of the windshield as well as a certificate of insurance)

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Cases in which you have to exchange the foreign license for a Portuguese one. If you have a driving licence issued in a country with a bilateral agreement with Portugal, you can drive in Portugal with your foreign driving licence for 185 days (about 6 months), provided you are not a resident.

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The legal driving age in Portugal is 18 years old. In order to be able to rent a car, however, most rental car companies in Portugal require you to be at least 21 years of age. On top of that, some companies might also require that you have had your driving license for at least one year.

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Many countries do not recognize a U.S. driver's license, but most accept an International Driving Permit (IDP) that you can get from the AAA (American Automobile Association) before you leave. IDPs may not be valid the whole time you stay abroad and/or may only be valid with a U.S. or local license.

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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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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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