In car rental, an international driving permit (IDP) is an extra permit that is issued to those who already hold a national driving licence.
In essence, an IDP is a translation of the driver’s national driving licence. With an IDP, the renter is permitted to drive outside the country where their national driving licence was issued.
In some cases, an IDP may be necessary to drive outside specific regions.
An IDP alone is not sufficient to rent a vehicle; the driver must also carry their national driving licence.
Synonym(s):
- International Driving Licence
Example sentence(s):
- You are allowed to drive with the international driving permit for up to 6 months after the date of entry into the rental country.
- International driving permits are accepted only if you have either a business or visit visa.
