Hi, I had read in my guidebooks that an Internal Driver's license was not required to rent our car in Portugal. The regulations on the Alamo website are a bit ambiguous (US-centric, not unusual), so since I'm Canadian I have asked for clarification from them.

Some websites say it's absolutely not needed, as long as your license is in English. Rick Steves say you might get into trouble if you don't have it!!

We got one for driving in Greece two years ago. Our rental agency appeared to be the only one in the country that required it, but, that's okay. It's just that I'd rather not bother if I don't have to, lots to do, not much time to do.

Any thoughts?

Wendy,
When we did our three week driving trip in Portugal four years ago we did not have an International Driver's license and had no problems. We rented through Auto Europe. Maybe a call to their 800 number could give you an up to date answer. Good luck and enjoy one of my most favorite countries!

Thanks for the advice. Alamo just got back to me by email to confirm that I don't need one. We booked with them months ago. So, one less thing to take care of this week!