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Do you need an international driving license for Florida?

I live in the U.K. and I have a full license without restrictions. My friend wants to visit Florida for a few weeks, but we want to make sure we can drive around to see our bucket-list destinations. Do I need an international driver’s permit (IDP) for Florida?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re from the U.K., the weather and culture of
Florida
might feel like an entirely different world! So if you want to hit all the hot destinations, you’re in for good news: you don’t need an international driving license in Florida.
Florida is one of 38 U.S. states that don’t require an IDP to rent a vehicle if you’re a foreigner. However, if you’re traveling to the neighboring states of Georgia, Alabama, or Mississippi, make sure you get your IDP in order before leaving the U.K. These are just a handful of the states that require an IDP and they separate Florida from the rest of the mainland. If you’re adventurous or you stray from your plans regularly, getting your IDP is a smart idea.
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