Asia
Driving in Indonesia
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Indonesia expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Indonesia
Asia · drives on the left
- Drives on the
- Left
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Indonesia?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Bali rental scooters are the most-stopped vehicles in the country. Ride without a permit and any claim is refused.
Which side of the road does Indonesia drive on?
Indonesia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Indonesia?
Rental desks in Indonesia generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by Indonesia and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Indonesia refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.