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Where to obtain an International Driving Permit/Licence
Hi all,
This is a little complicated but here goes.
We are due to fly back very soon, for a visit to jolly old UK and whilst there, want to hire a car.
I, as a Spanish Resident, now have a shiny new Spanish Drivers Licence that, I believe, due to the flag on it, to be an EU licence.
On attempting to hire online in advance, I was perplexed by the terms and conditions, the most daunting of which is:
That a majority of UK car hire companies, seem to require an International Licence/Permit, to accompany my Spanish Licence, as that is not all in English.
To that end, can anyone advise on the quickest way to obtain said International Licence, preferably face to face at an office, as it seems that on line applications still require collection in person and are likely to take too long if the postal system were to be involved.
I had heard recently, of a friend who was refused a hire car in UK, as they only had Spanish Licence.
Our usual translator was unsure but did wonder if the police station in Huercal Overa, where she renews her licence, may be the place to go.
Can anyone provide a definitive answer please
