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Driving in Marshall Islands as a visitor
Usually yes. Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands expects
| Permit needed | Expected |
|---|---|
| Convention format | Local rules |
| Valid for | Not recognised |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Top speed limit | 25 mph Majuro road |
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 | Local rules |
| 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 USD. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Speed | Low speed limits on narrow roads. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.08% alcohol limit. |
| Fuel | Few vehicles and limited fuel. |
On the road in Marshall Islands
At the pump
Petrol and diesel are all imported, making fuel notably expensive, and stations are concentrated in Majuro (with few outside it), so fill up before heading to remote ends of the atoll; carry cash as card use is limited.
After a crash
There is no single nationwide emergency number; contact the Marshall Islands Police Department headquarters in Uliga, Majuro directly and stay at the scene for any injury accident until officers attend.
Sources: pscrmi.net · driverabroad.com · travel.gc.ca
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Marshall Islands?
Usually yes. Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands accept?
Marshall Islands recognises the Local rules format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Marshall Islands ask for one?
Majuro rental is limited; an IDP and passport advised.
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.