Can an Indian national with an International Driving Permit rent a car in Spain / Portugal?
Also, is it possible to rent a car in Seville and drop it off in Algarve?
I'm traveling with a bunch of friends to Spain-Portugal, and we are planning to drive down the coast.
Best Answer
From spain.info:
What documentation is required to drive in Spain?
You must be 18 year old:
To drive in Spain you must be aged 18 or over. To rent a vehicle you must be 21 or over. Many companies also require you to have held your driver’s license for a minimum of one or two years. Remember that you will also require a credit card to rent a vehicle.
A valid driver’s license:
If you are the citizen of an EU member state, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein: you only require your valid driver’s license. If you are from another country you will require an International Driver’s License.
Given that conditions may vary, we suggest that you contact the Spanish Embassy or Consulate to verify these requirements before you start your trip.
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Can I rent a car in Spain with Indian driving license?
Foreigners on short-term visit may rent a car and drive with a valid foreign driver's licence for up to 6 months in Spain. All licences issued in the European Union are accepted.Can you drive in Portugal with Indian license?
In order to drive in Portugal, you must obtain international driving license, which can be requested in regional and district offices of the IMT by holders with national driving license or issued by other member states of the European Economic Area. However, keep in mind that there are exceptions.Do I need an international drivers license to rent a car in Portugal?
Americans are not required by law to obtain an international driving permit to drive a rental car in Portugal. Short term visitors staying less than six months in the country can drive their rental with a valid US license.International Drivers Permit: 2021 Guide
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Answer 2
If "Algarve" is Faro Algarve, Portugal, then yes, you can drop it off there. Kayak and other aggregators and most car rental companies will let you search and find out if a particular drop-off point is possible.
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