Asia
Driving in Mongolia
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Mongolia expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Mongolia
Asia · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Mongolia?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence.
Which side of the road does Mongolia drive on?
Mongolia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mongolia?
Rental desks in Mongolia 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 Mongolia and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Mongolia refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.