International driver's license
 

That's not true. We are from the US and had to show our international
permits. You DO e to carry your US license too, or the international permit
isn't valid.
"Dave Proctor" wrote in message
...
Whilst undoubtedly under the effects of alcohol, "Born To Hula"
wrote:

Does one need to have an International Driver's License when one rents a
car
in New Zealand.
I do have a Dutch driver's license.

There is no such thing as an "International Drivers License" - there
is an "International Driving Permit", which serves to translate the
details of your license if it is not in English. You will need to
carry your actual license with you, the Permit by itself is not
enough.

Generally, if your license is in English, and I think all EU licenses
are these days, that is all you will need to drive in New Zealand (and
Australia as well).

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Dave

Don't Drink Drive....
It's A Laundry Detergent

International driver's license
 

"SportChick" wrote in message
t...
That's not true. We are from the US and had to show our international
permits. You DO e to carry your US license too, or the international
permit
isn't valid.


If you are talking about NZ, see-

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html

Which states -

Can I drive in New Zealand?
Yes - if you have a current overseas driver licence or a current
international driving permit, you can drive for one year after you first
arrive in New Zealand.

If you do not have an overseas driver licence or an international driving
permit you cannot drive. You must apply for a New Zealand driver licence
(see factsheet 45 for more information).

You can only drive the types of vehicles covered by your overseas driver
licence or international driving permit.



--
Tony Bailey
Mercury Travel Books

International driver's license
 

Actually, excuse my last post...wasn't reading carefully enough. We had to
have an international drivers permit to BUY a car at auction, not to rent.
(They actually required that we have one to even test drive the cars there).
We didn't rent a car at all in NZ, so I have no idea what the answer to your
question is.
"SportChick" wrote in message
t...
That's not true. We are from the US and had to show our international
permits. You DO e to carry your US license too, or the international
permit
isn't valid.
"Dave Proctor" wrote in message
...
Whilst undoubtedly under the effects of alcohol, "Born To Hula"
wrote:

Does one need to have an International Driver's License when one rents
a
car
in New Zealand.
I do have a Dutch driver's license.

There is no such thing as an "International Drivers License" - there
is an "International Driving Permit", which serves to translate the
details of your license if it is not in English. You will need to
carry your actual license with you, the Permit by itself is not
enough.

Generally, if your license is in English, and I think all EU licenses
are these days, that is all you will need to drive in New Zealand (and
Australia as well).

=========

Dave

Don't Drink Drive....
It's A Laundry Detergent