What documents are needed to hire a car in Ireland?
Usually when hiring a car, you will be asked to show proof of identity (for example, your passport) and a credit card. You will also need to show your valid driving licence. Check with the rental company to see if you need more documentation, such as an international driver’s perm.
Do you need a special license to rent a car in Ireland?
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 countr.
Do I need an international driving licence to rent a car in Ireland?
All drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving licence. Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in English. Domestic renters must produce photo id, passport or driving licence.
What documents do I need to drive in the Republic of Ireland?
You need a valid national driving licence or an international driving permit. Northern Ireland uses miles per hour, while the Republic of Ireland uses kilometres. Everyone in your vehicle MUST wear seat belts at all times.
Can I rent a car in Ireland with a UK licence?
If you’re thinking of renting a car for your Ireland trip, you may be wondering how Brexit will affect your plans. You will still be able to rent a vehicle using your full, valid UK driving licence. If you don’t have either a UK or EU licence, you’ll need an international driving permit.
Can I drive in Ireland with EU license?
If you have a driving licence issued by an EU/EEA member state you can drive in Ireland as long as your existing licence is valid. If you wish to exchange your driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence, you must do so within 10 years of your driving licence expiring.
Can you drive in Ireland with a foreign license?
If your licence was issued in a country that is not in the EU, EEA or the list of recognised states, and you hold a national driving licence and an international driving permit from your own country, you may drive in Ireland for the duration of your temporary visit (up to 12 months).
Do I need IDP for car hire EU?
You do not need an IDP to drive in the EU , Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: a paper driving licence.
Can I drive in Ireland with foreign license?
As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided the driving licence is current and valid.
Do you need international license to drive in Ireland?
Do you need an international Drivers Licence to drive in Ireland? No. Your full US, Canadian or EU driving licence allows you to drive in Ireland both North and South. There are some age and other restrictions on renting cars in Ireland, for more details on this please click here.
Can tourists drive in Ireland?
U.S. citizens are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of a visit up to 12 months as a tourist. If you wish to apply for an International Permit for use during your visit you can apply through the AAA in the U.S. – you can find more information here .
Can I use my driving license to travel to Ireland?
Note: To travel between Ireland and Britain with photo identification other than a passport, you must be a citizen of either country. The following forms of photo identification are acceptable once they are in date: Valid passport or Irish passport card. Driver’s licence with photo.
Can I drive in the Republic of Ireland with a UK licence?
You will not need an IDP to drive when visiting Ireland if you have a UK driving licence. You can get an IDP over the counter at the Post Office. An IDP costs £5.50 and drivers must: be a resident of Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
Which countries driving licence is valid in Ireland?
You can drive in Ireland with a valid EU/EEA licence until it expires and then you must exchange it for an Irish one. As a visitor, you can drive on a licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided it’s current and valid.
Can I use my driving licence to go Ireland?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.