Destinations / Luxembourg
Driving in Luxembourg as a visitor
Usually yes. Luxembourg expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
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 Luxembourg expects
| Permit needed | Expected |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna |
| Valid for | Up to 3 years |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Top speed limit | 130 km/h motorways (110 in rain) |
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 | Expected. Hand it over with the licence, never instead of it. |
| Booklet format they know | 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna |
| 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
| Lights | Headlights in tunnels and poor visibility. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.02% for new drivers. |
| In the car | Reflective vest and triangle required. |
On the road in Luxembourg
At the pump
Petrol (95/98) and diesel are cheaper than in surrounding countries thanks to low fuel duty, roughly EUR 1.40-1.60 per litre; stations are self-service with cards and contactless accepted.
After a crash
Call 112 for emergencies; for damage-only crashes complete the European Accident Statement (constat amiable) and notify the rental firm, calling police if there is injury, a dispute or a foreign-registered party. Cars must have a warning triangle and reflective vest.
Sources: rac.co.uk · expatica.com · luxtoday.lu · police.public.lu
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Luxembourg?
Usually yes. Luxembourg expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
Which IDP format does Luxembourg accept?
Luxembourg recognises the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Luxembourg ask for one?
Desks request an IDP for licences issued outside the EU/EEA.
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.