Travel Reference
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If you're renting a car, bring your driver's license. In some countries (including Austria,
Italy, and Spain), you're required to also have an International Driving Permit—an official
translationofyourdriver'slicense(soldatyourlocalAAAofficefor$15plusthecostoftwo
passport-typephotos;see
www.aaa.com
).Whilethat'stheletterofthelawinthosecountries,
I've often rented cars in Europe without having this permit.
As Europe's internal borders fade, your car comes with the paperwork you need to drive
wherever you like in Western and most of Eastern Europe (always check when booking).
But if you're heading to a country in far-eastern or southeastern Europe that has mandatory
border stops, state your travel plans up front to the rental company when making your reser-
