What documents do I need to drive abroad? Overseas car rental process

Nowadays, many friends choose to drive when they are playing abroad. What should I pay attention to if I am going to travel abroad by car? How to solve the certificate? Let's take a look at the relevant introduction.

What documents do you need for self-driving

It doesn't matter whether you have an international driver's license or not. Now nearly 200 countries support China driver's license. In other words, we can rent a car normally when we go out with a China driver's license. For example, most States in the United States, Canada, Australia, Turkey, Iceland, Britain and so on.

However, in most countries, in addition to the driver's license (more than one year's driving experience), other documents are needed: translated driver's license and translated driver's license.

1. Translation of driver's license

Driver's license translation is very simple. Alipay and some institutions can quickly handle driver's license translation, which can be done in about two days. It is convenient to send it to you. In some countries, it is easy to pick up a car by showing the original translation of the driver's license.

2. Driver's license translation certificate

A few countries, such as Germany, New Zealand, Spain and Russia. Translation of official documents requires a driver's license, and there are generally instructions on the website of the local tourism bureau.

The translation certificate of driver's license is provided by the notary office and has certain legal effect. Some countries don't read translated documents, but only recognize public documents, otherwise the police will regard you as driving without a license. Bring my original driver's license, ID card and household registration book and their copies to the notary office of the city where I live. Generally around 300 yuan, you can get it in 3-5 working days.

3. International credit cards

In addition to these three documents, at least one driver's international credit card should be prepared. You can only use a credit card to rent a car abroad, and you have to pay the rent. Remember to confirm the balance in the card. Available amount must exceed $ 1 0,000. Otherwise, if the deposit is high, it will easily exceed the limit.

Nearly 200 countries around the world have no worries about driving.

After arriving at the airport for customs clearance, find the counter of the car rental company and show your China driver's license, translator/official certificate, passport and credit card to complete the formalities. It is very convenient to pick up the car directly, and it is usually returned from different places. I suggest you make an appointment with a car rental company in official website before you leave. And remember to buy insurance when renting a car.

Let's start with the most convenient countries: Canada (one year), Britain (one year), Sweden (one year), the Netherlands (six months), Portugal (three months) and Denmark (tourist driver's license is valid for three months, but long-term residents 14 days will expire, and then they need to obtain a Danish driver's license).

France and China recognize each other's driver's licenses, which can not only drive legally, but also be used by international students, diplomats, visiting relatives and working. You can apply for a local driver's license directly without taking an exam. Just translating the driver's license, valid for one year.

The requirements of the following countries will be slightly stricter, requiring the translation of driver's licenses, official documents and special requirements, which will be selected according to specific national laws:

Switzerland: driver's license translation certificate, valid for one year.

Germany: The translated driver's license must have a German oath document recognized by a German court or embassies and consulates in China. The validity period is 6 months.

Italy: The translation certificate of driver's license needs to be notarized by Italian court. Valid for one year.

New Zealand: the translation of driver's license must be obtained from a translation agency certified by the Ministry of Transport of New Zealand. Valid for one year.

United States: Different federal states have different laws and regulations on the use of China driver's license. In China, most western states recognize driver's licenses, while most central and eastern states require public documents. The driving license can be used in different States, so remember to check it before you leave. If you want to drive in expressway, California, don't worry, just prepare an interpreter.

Japan and South Korea: At present, Japan and South Korea only recognize international driver's licenses and driver's licenses from China, Macau and Taiwan Province provinces. Tourist visas are not allowed to drive in Japan and South Korea!

How to choose a car rental company

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If you are afraid of trouble, you can directly find domestic car rental companies, such as car rental and car rental.

The process of overseas car rental

After choosing a car rental company and model, the simple car rental process:

Fill in the car rental order, pay online, submit the order confirmation, download and print the bill of lading, pick up the car at the counter of the airport car rental company, or contact the store staff to drive the car to the airport, or take the free shuttle bus to the store to pick up the car, and finally return to the airport.

Check whether the vehicle is in good condition at the pickup site.

Remember to buy insurance.

Collision insurance: used to protect rented vehicles. If the leased vehicle collides and causes vehicle losses, the above deductible shall be borne by the insurance company, and the expenses within the deductible shall be borne by the insurance company.

Personal property insurance: you must pay attention to your property safety when traveling abroad. If you buy personal and property insurance, you will get corresponding insurance compensation for property losses caused by the loss or theft of the insured vehicle. Only when the deductible is reached will the insurance company pay the claim. Therefore, when reporting the case, we must let the police know as much as possible about the lost items.

Personal insurance: If you have an accident while driving the insured vehicle, if you are not the negligent party, the insurance will compensate you and the passengers in the vehicle for the losses caused by the accident.

Third liability insurance: the medical expenses and property losses caused by accidents while driving the insured vehicle, resulting in injuries to third-party vehicles or personnel, shall be borne by the insurance company above the deductible. It should be noted that this insurance does not cover rented cars.

Overseas driving traffic rules

Some countries drive in the opposite direction to China. The road is on the left, even the steering wheel of the model is on the right. I suggest you get familiar with the car and road conditions before you get used to it.

The countries driving on the right are the United States, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, France, Brazil and so on. Except Britain, Ireland and Malta, all other countries in Europe drive on the right.

Driving on the left are typical island countries and peninsulas, such as Britain, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.