Driving by country
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians. Choose your destination to compare options for Australian travellers.
| Destination | Licence rules | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Australian IDP not valid | Compare car hire |
| 🇮🇳 India | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Australian licence accepted | Compare car hire |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇨🇳 China | Australian IDP not valid | Compare car hire |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | IDP required | Compare car hire |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | IDP required | Compare car hire |
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare driving for my trip?
Pick your destination below. We show driving options for that specific country in Australian dollars, with the rules that apply to Australian passport holders.
Are the prices in Australian dollars?
Yes. Everything on the site is shown in AUD so you can compare like with like. Providers may charge in another currency at checkout — always confirm the final amount on their site.
Entry rules change. We’ll tell you.
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