Do I need an international drivers licence to rent a car in France?
Americans are allowed to drive a rental car in France without an International Driving Permit (IDP) during their time in the country.
Can foreigners rent cars in France?
For non-EU citizens, an international permit or an official French translation of a national permit normally needs to be accompanied by a national permit in order to be accepted. Do remember that although the legal driving age is 18 in France, you do have to be at least 21 years old in order to be able to rent a car.
What documents do you need to rent a car in France?
The following documents should be carried at all times, when driving in France:
- Proof of ID – usually a passport.
- Proof of Car Insurance.
- Proof of ownership – a Vehicle on Hire Certificate (see your Sixt hire documents)
- A current, full UK driving licence – drivers must be at least 18 years old in France.
Can I still hire a car in France?
Absolutely. Many major car hire companies can be found throughout France, meaning you can pick your hire car up in one city and drop it off in another.
Can you drive in France with a UK license?
A full and valid UK driver’s licence will still allow you to drive in all European Union countries, including France. In terms of documents, UK drivers will also need proof of insurance and ownership (V5C) as well as a passport or national identification card to satisfy the French authorities.
Can I rent a car in France with a UK driving licence?
UK driving licences UK drivers do not need any extra paperwork or an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive a local rental car in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, if you have a card driving licence issued in the UK.
What do you need to drive in France from UK?
To drive in France you must be 18 years old and have a valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. You do not need to carry an additional International Driving Permit (IDP). If you do not own the vehicle you’re driving, you should get written permission from the registered owner.
How long can I use my UK driving licence in France?
If you hold a British driver’s license and were resident in France before January 1, 2021, your license will be recognized until January 1, 2022 ; If you move to France after January 1, 2021, your license will be recognized for 1 year from your date of arrival.
Do I need a UK sticker to drive in France?
From 28 September 2021, you must identify that your vehicle is from the UK when driving abroad. If your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a UK sticker to drive in France.
Do I need a DVLA code to hire a car in France?
In summary: When hiring a car the company will want to see either your photocard licence or your pre-1998 paper licence (both are valid). However they may wish to check if you have any penalty points, this is when they would ask you to provide them with a check code.
Can I drive in France with UK license?