American driver's license in Ireland

Old Jun 3rd, 2014, 06:33 AM
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American driver's license in Ireland

Good morning all -- headed to Ireland in a month and will be driving around the country. Both my travel companion and I have current American driver's licenses. Do I need to obtain any sort of Irish driver's license, or an international permit of some sort to drive in Ireland?

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Old Jun 3rd, 2014, 08:16 AM
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Please note that American credit card companies do not cover the CDW in Ireland.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2014, 08:26 AM
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No you don't need anything other than your valid Stateside license
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Old Jun 3rd, 2014, 09:35 AM
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The purpose of the International permit is to translate your driver's license so a cop that stops you in Poland - or Greece - or wherever - knows you're showing a driver's license and not a state park or library card.

Since the cops in Ireland speak Enslish this is not an issue.

But do note the insurance concern.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2014, 10:22 AM
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This information is incorrect. Some do. My Chase Sapphire Preferred is covering mine, they have issued me a letter saying such and it has already been accepted by my care hire company.
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Krejaton, that is very unusual. There seems to a problem with agreements between the cc'comapnies and the countries. I know it is not available for VISA, MC, and AMEX at least up to the platinum level.
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Just to chime in, no, your valid American DL will suffice. As for the CDW, check with your CC company to be sure.
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Most cards do not cover either Ireland (large number of accidents involving Americans - often older - on the wrong side of very narrow roads mobbed with sheep) or Italy (high rate of car theft).

But a few cards do. Usually the most upscale version of the card. Check yours.
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My Citi WORLD Master Card covers in Ireland. I take a letter of coverage from them when I travel to Ireland and the auto rental company we use (Enterprise) accepts the coverage. There may be other cards that cover Ireland, but I do know that the WORLD MC covers and that Enterprise accepts.
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