Your International Driving Permit for the USA, Ready in 5 Minutes
Skip the embassy queue. Apply online, upload your documents, and get a permit accepted at every major rental counter across the US.
- Accepted at every major rental counter in the US
- Valid for 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice
- Digital delivery by email, physical card optional
- Covers all 50 states
How to Get Your US IDP
No embassy visit, no notary, no paperwork in triplicate — just three steps online.
Fill in your details
Your name, license number, and travel dates. About 3 minutes on any device.
Upload your documents
A clear photo of your license and a passport-style picture, from your phone.
Receive your IDP
Digital copy by email in 5 minutes. Physical card ships within 1–2 business days.
International Driving Permit for the USA: What Visitors Should Know
The US drives on the right, and distances between attractions can be deceptively large — Los Angeles to Las Vegas alone is over four hours on the interstate. Speed limits are posted in miles per hour and vary by state, sometimes by county, so it's worth checking signage rather than assuming a single national limit.
Documents to carry at all times
- Your valid home country driver's license
- Your International Driving Permit
- Passport or other government-issued photo ID
- Proof of vehicle insurance (provided by the rental company)
Tolls Vary by State
Toll roads are common in the Northeast, Florida, Texas, and California, and many now operate cashless with license-plate billing rather than toll booths. Rental companies often add an automatic toll pass to the contract with a daily service fee — ask at pickup so you're not surprised by charges after the trip.
State-by-state differences
Rules on cellphone use, right turns on red, and minimum liability insurance vary from state to state — what's legal in Texas may not be in New York. Your IDP is recognized identically across all 50 states; it's the local traffic code that changes as you cross a state line.
Popular Road Trip Stops
Route 66
The classic cross-country drive through small towns and desert diners.
Pacific Coast Highway, California
Cliffside curves between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
A desert road trip with some of the longest sightlines in the country.
International Driving Permit for the USA — Common Questions
Is an IDP legally required to drive in the US?
Requirements vary by state — many accept a valid foreign license alone for visitors, but an IDP is required if your license isn't in English, and most national rental chains ask for one regardless of state.
How long can I drive in the US with my IDP?
Visitor driving privileges are generally tied to your visa or tourist status. Your IDP itself stays valid for the term you purchased (1, 2, or 3 years), but only as long as your home license remains valid too.
Do I need a different IDP for each state?
No. A single IDP is recognized across all 50 states — only local traffic rules, like right-on-red or cellphone laws, change as you cross a state line.
Does my IDP cover toll roads?
No — your IDP is a driving document, not a payment method. Tolls are billed separately, often automatically through the rental company's pass system.