Destinations / Andorra
Driving in Andorra as a visitor
Often optional, depending on your licence and rental company. This Pyrenean micro-state drives on the right and most visitors arrive on an EU licence, so an IDP is rarely demanded: though non-Latin-script holders should carry one.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Andorra expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| 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 | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| 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?
Often optional, depending on your licence and rental company. This Pyrenean micro-state drives on the right and most visitors arrive on an EU licence, so an IDP is rarely demanded: though non-Latin-script holders should carry one.
Which translation format is used for Andorra?
Andorra uses the 1949 Geneva convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Andorra ask for a translation?
Few rental desks exist; most cars arrive from Spain or France with their own paperwork.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Andorra?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
Also in Europe
Driving on to another country on the same trip? Each page states what that destination expects.