Have you always dreamed of renting a car and driving down the coast of Australia, Indonesia, South Korea or anywhere else in the world? Well, that won't be possible unless you have an international drivers license before you go!
This is one of those travel necessities that not everyone knows you need, but if you plan on renting a car then you need to be prepared. This is a step by step guide on how to get the license for all my Canadians!
1. Visit the CAA website and download the appropriate Driving Permit Application Form
2. Visit a local CAA, bring your form and your current driver's license and get your photos taken for the license
3. It can vary depending on your province how much the Permit costs but ours was around 30 CAD
4. While you're at it you might as well get an international driving signs pamphlet to keep stashed away on your travels!
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Things to keep in mind if you're planning on renting a motorbike in SE Asia:
- If you do not have a motorcycle license in Canada then you will not have one in SE Asia, you will only be able to rent cars
- Because renting a motorbike is so popular in SE Asia you can still do it without a license but you can be fined by local police and if you get in an accident you likely won't be insured
I hope this helps and allows you to plan that dream road trip! You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive all our travel tips and tricks or follow me on Instagram and TikTok!