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Does Iceland require drivers to have an international driving permit?

I’m going to Iceland for the first time. Do I need to get an international driving permit in Iceland?

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Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Iceland is an amazing place! Since 1949, every visitor needs a valid international driving permit (IDP) to rent a car and/or drive in Iceland. You can apply for an IDP at your local AAA office—be sure to get your IDP before you head off on your northern adventure!
While visiting Iceland, you can try out these popular tourist activities:
  • Go whale watching
  • Go horseback riding on an Icelandic horse
  • Dinner and drinks in Reykjavik
  • Visit Lake Myvatn in North Iceland
  • Enjoy the Blue Lagoon Spa
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