Can you rent a car in Canada with a US license?

Foreigners can rent a car in Canada as long as their valid driver's license is in English or French or have an international license valid for 90 days and the license is valid for the type of vehicle considered for hire. Their home country driver's license is valid, unexpired, and includes a photograph.



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Driving Requirements in Canada A driver's license and insurance from the United States are also valid in Canada for a short while (up to 90 days in some provinces). 1 However, visitors from other countries are advised to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) and will need to purchase insurance to rent a car.

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If you plan to use a foreign driver's licence in Canada, you should get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country. An IDP will give you a translation of your licence into French and English.

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