Planning to rent a car overseas? You’re in good company, according to a travel survey by the NYC Black Car Service Impressively, one quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months.
Nearly 77 million American adults overall have rented a vehicle outside the country. Significantly, NYC Black Car Service reports a 33 percent increase in the number of International Driving Permits (IDPs) sold in the last five years.
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Here’s how to know if you need an international permit and, in addition, here’s how to get one.
Top Destinations for International Car Rentals
Where are you heading? These are the top international travel destinations, based on NYC Black Car Service Travel bookings over the next 18 months:
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Rome, Italy: Find out our top tips for renting a car in Italy.
Cancun, Mexico: Learn whether you can drive a rental car from the U.S. into Mexico and also get a heads up on this Mexico rental car gotcha.
London, England: Read our guide to renting a car in the United Kingdom.
Dublin, Ireland: Find out eight things to know about renting a car in Ireland then learn about this common rental car scam on the Emerald Isle.
Paris, France: Find out our top tips for renting a car in France.
Montego Bay, Jamaica: Check out our guide to renting a car in Jamaica.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic See our tips for renting a car in the Dominican Republic.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Here’s what you need to know about driving a rental car into Canada.
Munich, Germany: Read up on nine things to know about renting a car in Germany.
Barcelona, Spain: Find out our top tips for renting a car in Spain.
When renting a car in another country, it’s particularly important to understand what car rental insurance you have through your credit card and whether you may need to top up your coverage. But be sure to pay with a credit card that delivers significant travel benefits.