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orcas53 Feb 20th, 2006 12:10 PM
International Drivers License
 
Is it necessary to have an International Drivers License to rent a car or campervan in New Zealand? We are from the United States.

Melnq8 Feb 20th, 2006 02:14 PM
We've never needed more than our US DL to rent a car in OZ and NZ, so I assume it's the same for a camper van.

You might want to double check with the rental agency, just in case they require more for a camper van, but I really doubt it.

Neil_Oz Feb 20th, 2006 03:35 PM
My understanding is that IDLs are only useful/necessary if you're visiting a non-English-speaking country, but I agree that it would do no harm to ask the question. We got IDLs before visiting the US and they turned out to be a waste of money.

fuzzylogic Feb 21st, 2006 02:48 AM
"licence" - please. There is a difference between noun and verb.

Melnq8 Feb 21st, 2006 03:40 AM
Oh no, here we go...

Jed Feb 21st, 2006 07:12 AM
I drove a car in NZ with my US license.

orcas53 Feb 21st, 2006 08:28 AM
Thanks for the information. I think I'll pass on the IDL.


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