Do I need an international drivers license to rent a car in Madeira?

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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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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Madeira drives on the right and you can use the photo licence of any country to drive here, providing it's written in Roman alphabet. Drivers from other countries need their own licence plus an international driving permit.

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U.S. Citizens are entitled to drive in Portugal with their U.S. issued driver's license for a period no to exceed 185 days, provided they are not legal residents.

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Currency. Madeira uses the Euro, though major credit cards will work and ATMs are widely available. If you're flying direct to Madeira, currency can be exchanged at airports, banks, and hotels.

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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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Our prices do not include a tip. In Madeira Island tips are not compulsory. As is standard across the globe if you feel your driver has been friendly and courteous, then a small tip is the norm.

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Well, you don't have to, and most certainly no one will give you a hard time if you choose not to tip. Tipping is not mandatory, and you should only do so if you feel comfortable about it and if you want to reward truly exceptional service. Tipping for great service is very much appreciated.

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The currency unit for Madeira has been the EURO (€) since 2002. The import and export of foreign currency is unrestricted.. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted as means of payment almost everywhere.

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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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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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