Can I use my probationary Australian driver's license to rent a car in the United States?
I got into this driving thing kinda late, which means I have a probationary driver's license from Victoria, Australia that looks kinda like this:
(courtesy Angie Sommer's blog)
This basically means I've been driving for less than 3 years (these days 4!) and am thus not allowed to drink a single drop of alcohol before driving or rack up more than 5 demerit points/year (vs 10 for full license holders).
In Australia, these make you a leper as far as the major rental companies are concerned, they won't rent to you at any price and the smaller locals that do charge hefty surcharges (often $20+/day).
But now I'm going to the United States. Can I rent a car there? (And for what it's worth, I'm well over 25.)
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Can you rent a car in the US with an Australian license?
Australian driving licences are generally acceptable in the US. However you will not be able to rent a car if you still have your learners or provisional licence. If your licence was issued in another country and is not printed in English it is a good idea to check whether you need an International Driving Permit.Can I rent a car with a provisional license USA?
Though car rental agencies occasionally rent to young renters with provisional licenses, they must submit to additional driving checks and complete additional forms to be considered for the opportunity.Can a foreigner rent a car in California?
CALIFORNIA RULES If you plan to RENT a car, you need to be at least 21 years old; you can rent a car anywhere with your home country driving license.എങ്ങനെ ഓസ്ട്രേലിയയിൽ ഡ്രൈവിംഗ് ലൈസൻസ് എ
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