Americas
Driving in Mexico
An official translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement. Here is exactly what Mexico expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Mexico
Americas · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Mexico?
An official translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement. Not demanded by law, though insurers and rental desks near resorts increasingly ask.
Which side of the road does Mexico drive on?
Mexico drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mexico?
Rental desks in Mexico 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 Mexico and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Mexico refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.