DRIVER'S LICENSE

​You may use your U.S. driver’s license in Spain, but at your own risk; there can be legal complications in the case of a serious accident as each U.S. state has different agreements with the Spanish government about their state’s driver’s license’s validity. We suggest that you obtain the International Driving Permit (IDP) from the American Automobile Association (AAA) even if you are not a member. It may also be obtained from the American Automobile Touring Alliance.

These licenses are valid for one year and must be used in conjunction with a valid American license. You may use AAA membership to obtain automobile insurance if you intend to purchase a car abroad.

If you choose to rent a car while in Spain, we recommend you ascertain if one of your credit cards already includes car rental insurance that will cover you while abroad.