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car hire - What type of driving licence is required in the UK and Overseas?

To rent an Avis car, you will need a full driving licence that covers the vehicle rented by you. It will need to be held for at least one year. Remember to have your original driving licence with you in both parts if it's a new style UK licence. If your licence is in non-roman alphabet (e.g. Japanese), you will need in addition an International driving licence. If you rent abroad: You will need the original licence and an international licence in Australia but not in the USA, Canada, South Africa and most European countries.

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