Is an international driving license required when renting a car at CDG?
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
No. France does not require International Driver's Permits (note - permit, not license).
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33817 posts
just don't drive into a country that requires it ...
Posted by
OP
Wake Forest, NC, United States
56 posts
Thanks for the help - I'll only be driving in France.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32350 posts
Lew,
As the others have mentioned, an International Driver's Permit is not compulsory in France (AFAIK). I always travel with one anyway, as it may help to some extent if I'm ever stopped by the Police.
One thing I would recommend is a GPS and/or a really good Map.
Happy travels!
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10598 posts
Like Ken, I get an IDP when driving outside of an English speaking country, just to be on the safe side. It's a small amount of money to spend and I like to know that if something does happen an official will be able to translate my home drivers license.