Driving abroad guides
International Driving Permit vs Licence Translation: Which Do You Need?
What an IDP is, what a licence translation is, and how to decide which one your trip needs, country by country.
Updated October 13, 2026, 2 min read
International Driving Permit vs Licence Translation: Which Do You Need?
What an IDP is, what a licence translation is, and how to decide which one your trip needs, country by country.
Updated October 13, 2026, 2 min read
Driving in Japan as a Tourist: The Permit Rules Explained
Japan only accepts 1949 Geneva IDPs and official Japanese translations for a few countries. Here is what that means for your trip.
Updated October 13, 2026, 1 min read
Driving in Japan as a Tourist: The Permit Rules Explained
Japan only accepts 1949 Geneva IDPs and official Japanese translations for a few countries. Here is what that means for your trip.
Updated October 13, 2026, 1 min read
Renting a Car Abroad: The Documents Rental Desks Ask For
A checklist of what to bring to the rental counter abroad: licence, permit or translation, card, passport and age rules.
Updated October 13, 2026, 1 min read
Renting a Car Abroad: The Documents Rental Desks Ask For
A checklist of what to bring to the rental counter abroad: licence, permit or translation, card, passport and age rules.
Updated October 13, 2026, 1 min read