Destinations / Andorra
Driving in Andorra as a visitor
Not legally, but it is worth carrying. Andorra accepts foreign licences, and a permit removes any argument at the rental counter or a roadside check.
Standard delivery included. Need it sooner? Express lands by for $25 more.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Andorra expects
| Permit needed | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1949 Geneva |
| Valid for | 1 year |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Top speed limit | 90 km/h open roads (no motorways) |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Not required by law. Worth having if your licence is not printed in Latin script. |
| Booklet format they know | 1949 Geneva |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in EUR. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Tyres | Winter tyres or chains needed in snow. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit. |
| Lights | Dipped headlights in tunnels. |
On the road in Andorra
At the pump
Unleaded petrol and diesel are widely available and notably cheaper than in neighbouring France and Spain; nearly all stations take major credit and debit cards as well as cash.
After a crash
Call 112 for all emergencies; do not move vehicles after an injury crash until police arrive, complete the European accident statement (constat amiable), and obtain a police report for insurance.
Sources: rac.co.uk · tyremap.com · internationaltravelpermits.com · expatfocus.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Andorra?
Not legally, but it is worth carrying. Andorra accepts foreign licences, and a permit removes any argument at the rental counter or a roadside check.
Which IDP format does Andorra accept?
Andorra recognises the 1949 Geneva format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Andorra ask for one?
Few rental desks exist; most cars arrive from Spain or France with their own paperwork.
How fast can you get one?
Express orders are emailed within 5 minutes. The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay and the order is refundable for 30 days.