Do Americans need an international drivers license to rent a car in Italy?

“An international driving permit in Italy is required by law if you plan to operate a vehicle in Italy – whether you're renting a car in Italy or booking an international rental which will take you briefly across the Italian border.



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Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).

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What are the driver's licence requirements for car hire in France? All drivers must produce a full, valid driving licence. Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in French. All renters must produce photographic ID - this can be a passport or driving licence.

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No, a passport won't let you rent a car. You need a valid driver's license from the US or another country to rent a car. There is no other kind of ID that can be used. In addition to your driver's license, you may need to show your passport or an international driver's permit when you travel outside your home country.

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Drivers in the United Kingdom and France have the most powerful driving licences in the world, allowing them to be behind the wheel within minutes of visiting another country. An interactive map created by Compare the Market looked at which countries' driving licences can be used most easily in other countries.

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