American traveling to Spain -- what type of driver's license do I need?

Question

I am an American traveling to Spain and I haven't been in a few years...don't know whether there have been changes. Do I need any specific type of certificate or international driver's license now, or can I just use my regular license?? 10pts if you can provide a good reference!! Thanks :)

Answer 1

You will need to obtain an International Driver's license to drive in Spain and this must accompany your U.S. drivers license.

For more information regarding driving or traveling in Spain then visit the website below, about 3/4 of the way down is the section on 'Traffic safety and road conditions' which gives you more details.

Answer 2

International drivers licence works but it is usually expensive, if you are going to spend only a few days here in Spain you can drive with your USA dirvers licence (no matter the state of issue) as a tourist, I think you can do that and even if a "guardia civil" (trafic police) stops you they will understand you are a tourist, however in the case of an accident you may get into trouble, so.... the official website for "oficina de tráfico" (DMV) is www.dgt.es but unfortunately they don't care about foreigners and don't have it translate it into english. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 3

You need to have an International Drivers License..

Take care.

Bcn_mimosa from Barcelona, Spain

Answer 4

Chek with triple AAA

International Drivers Lic. is required,

Answer 5

It depends on how long you will be staying.  If longer then 1 month you will need an international drivers license which you can get for $15.00 at any AAA office.  If shorted then a month you don't need any.  THe international drivers license lasts 1 year.

By the way I just got back from Barcelona and I have family that lives there and they verified Ididn't need the license for short stay, but I got one anyway.  Just go to AAA you  don't need to be a member. Adios ;)

Answer 6

I don`t think there in an international one, because every country has different requirements to get a licenses.

Answer 7

international drivers licence of category A motor vehicles and motorcycles