Your car comes with the paperwork you need to drive wherever you like throughout most of Europe (always check when booking). If you're considered too young or too old, look into leasing, which has less stringent age restrictions. If you're over 69, you may be required to pay extra to rent a car in the Republic of Ireland, where the official age limit is 75 (although some rental companies will rent to those ages 76–79 if they provide extensive proof of good health and safe driving). Many companies will not rent a car to someone under age 21 (with some exceptions, depending on the country and type of car), but those who are at least 25 years old should have no problem.ĭrivers over age 70 may have trouble renting in the Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey drivers over 80 may have trouble in Denmark. Younger renters can get stuck with extra costs, such as being required to buy extra insurance or pay a surcharge of $15–40 per day (fortunately, there are usually maximum surcharge limits). Minimum and maximum age limits for renting a car vary by country, type of car, and rental company. That said, I've never been asked to show one. If all goes well, you'll likely never be asked to show it - but the permit is a must if you end up dealing with the police. 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. People who drive rental cars say the IDP is overrated, but can come in handy as a complement to your passport and driver's license.
People who rent cars say you need them almost nowhere. People who sell them say you should have them almost everywhere. You may hear contradictory information on exactly where you need an IDP. AAA is authorized by the US State Department to issue permits avoid scam artists peddling overpriced, fake international licenses. You can get an IDP at your local American Automobile Association or Canadian Automobile Association office ($20 plus the cost of two passport-type photos - OK to bring your own doesn't require AAA membership). An IDP is an official translation of your US license (making it easier for the cop to write out a ticket). However, some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). Whether you're American or Canadian, your passport and driver's license are all you need in most European countries. Passports, Driver's Licenses, and International Driving Permits Follow these tips to make sure you'll be able to take the wheel at your destination. Every country has its own take on who can rent/drive a car.
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