AS a frequent traveller around the world I can tell you that in many
countries you are required to leave your passport with reception at the
hotel for a minimum of a couple of hours. (Time varies with each place).
In these countries Hoteliers are required to register all foreigners with
the authorities within a specified time of check-in.
Also in some countries Hoteliers will request your passport so that they can
be sure you'll not do a runner without paying.
Some countries require international Driver's Permits, some don't. I've
never needed one in Europe or the USA, but then I am using an Australian
Drivers Licence. I dare say that if I proffered an Uzbekistanian Licence at
the Hertz counter things might be different.
For any of you planning to venture Down-Under be sure to get yourself an
International Driver's Licence. Apparently its now a requirement here in
order to rent a car.
Cheers - Murray Arundell
Brisbane Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces+arundell=ghs.com.au@autox.team.net
[mailto:mgs-bounces+arundell=ghs.com.au@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pat
Harris - "sammler"
Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 8:32 am
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] International Drivers License
I don't know how it is now but years ago it was required to leave your
passport at the desk when checking in at some European
hotels/pensions/etc. - but they would let you leave your international
dl instead - much better than leaving a pp.
Pat
Jack Feldman wrote:
> The folks pointing out that are US licenses are good in other countries
are
> correct. I got one for driving in Iceland and found when I got there that
I
> didn't need it. Check before you travel.
>
> If you need one they can be obtained through AAA for a processing fee.
>
> Jack
> _______________________________________________
> sammler@bellsouth.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> Mgs@autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs
_______________________________________________
arundell@ghs.com.au
Edit your replies
Mgs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs
_______________________________________________
Edit your replies
Mgs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs
|