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Do I 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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Italian citizens who hold the new European driver's licence, must also show a valid national identity card at the rental counter as proof of their residential address. An International Driver's Permit (IDP) is required if your national driver's licence is not in Roman script.

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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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Americans are not required by law to obtain an international driving permit to drive a rental car in Portugal.

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Italians are known to be aggressive drivers compared to other places. They will quickly switch lanes, drive fast, and there are scooters zooming through all the cars. This can seem chaotic to someone who is not from Italy, but it is their way of driving. It is safe and legal, and Italians expect you to drive like them!

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International Driver's License No, you do not need an international driver's license to drive in Ireland or rent a car there. Just bring your passport, credit card, and your driver's license from your home country.

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All drivers must present a valid driver's license, an ID as proof of their identity, and a credit card to make the payment. Note: Most car rentals in Italy charge an extra fee if you're under 25 years old. We recommend to rent a car in Italy through Sunny Cars with free cancellation and insurance included.

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