The guaranteed, fastest way to get your International Driving Permit for renting with Payless Car Rental

An International Driving Permit (IDP) — sometimes known as an International Driver's License (IDL) — is an official document that translates the details of your valid driver's license into multiple languages. This permit allows you to legally drive in many countries around the world and is often requested by rental providers such as Payless Car Rental. It may also be referred to as an International Driving License or an International Driver's Permit, but all of these terms describe the very same document.

Not every Payless location will ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP) or International Driver's License (IDL). Still, in many countries — particularly across Europe, Asia, and South America — local laws make an IDP mandatory in addition to your home driver's license. To prevent any last-minute problems at pickup: Review the driver requirements of your travel destination in advance. Bring both your home driver's license and an IDP/IDL when renting abroad. Even where not required by law, carrying an IDP is smart — it provides an official translation of your license, making the rental process smoother and driving abroad less stressful.

Rules for renting a car change from one country to another. In some destinations, Payless will accept your local driver's license alone, while in others you'll also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) by law. To help you plan ahead, we've made it simple: choose your home country and the country you're traveling to, and you'll see right away if an IDP is required for your Payless booking.

Payless does not accept an expired International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL). To rent a car abroad, you must provide both your valid home driver's license and an IDP that is still current. If your IDP has expired, you'll need to renew it before traveling. Otherwise, you could face delays at pickup or even be denied a rental.

If you show up without your International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL), Payless may still allow you to rent in countries where the permit isn't legally required. But in destinations that mandate an IDP by law, Payless must follow those rules, and you could be turned away without one. Some Payless locations might accept a digital version of your IDP as temporary proof, but this isn't guaranteed everywhere. To avoid setbacks, it's best to bring both your physical permit and a digital backup copy when you travel.

You can apply quickly using our Online International Driver's License Application. The process takes less than 5 minutes, can be completed 100% online, and you'll receive your International Driving Permit (IDP) without the need for in-person visits.

Pricing for an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) starts at $35 for a 1-year validity. You can also choose a 2- or 3-year permit, select digital-only delivery, add urgent processing, or upgrade to different shipping options. For full details, please see our International Driver's License Pricing page.

With urgent processing, you can receive your digital International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) in as little as 15 minutes. For physical copies, expedited shipping is available, with 2-day delivery to most countries worldwide.

Yes. You can apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) even if your driver's license is not in English. The IDP translates your license into multiple languages, making it valid for driving and car rentals in over 175 countries. Just be sure your original license is valid and unexpired, as the IDP must always be used together with your home license.

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