Do I need an international drivers permit to rent a car? September 12, 2019 12:18 Updated An international driver's license is only needed for licenses printed in non-roman alphabet. Related articles What conditions apply to my driver's license when renting a car? What documents do I need to rent a car? Can I use someone else's credit card to rent a car? Are there additional charges that are not mentioned online? How can I pay for my rental car? What are the payment options?