Pricing
How Much Does an International Driving Permit Cost?
An International Driving Permit costs $39–59 for Digital only, or $69–89 for Print + Digital, depending on validity length (1, 2, or 3 years) — Digital covers just the phone-ready document, Print + Digital adds a physical booklet by mail. The entire process, from application to payment, happens online. Payment itself is one-time and collected only after your application is reviewed and approved, not upfront.
Digital or Print + Digital — Compare the Two Packages
Both packages carry identical legal content — the difference is delivery format, not what the document says. Pick a validity period to see the exact total.
Prices shown in USD. Payment is collected after your application is reviewed — see the FAQ below.
Which Package Should You Choose?
It comes down to your travel timeline and what your destination or rental company expects — not one option being objectively better than the other.
Choose Digital if...
- Your trip is coming up soon and you don't want to wait on the mail.
- You're comfortable showing a document on your phone at a rental counter.
- Neither your destination nor your rental company has specifically asked for a printed booklet.
- You want the lower-cost option and don't need a physical backup.
Choose Print + Digital if...
- Your trip is longer, or involves multiple countries with different expectations.
- Your destination or rental company has told you a printed booklet is expected.
- You want a physical backup in case your phone is lost, dead, or unreachable.
- You're applying with enough lead time for shipping.
Still unsure? Check your destination's guide →
Why Do the Two Packages Cost Different Amounts?
Digital costs less because there's nothing to print or ship — the price covers document preparation and review only. Print + Digital costs more because it adds booklet production, worldwide shipping, and tracked delivery on top of that same review process. Validity length (1, 2, or 3 years) adds a modest amount within either package, since a longer-validity permit stays usable across more future trips with no separate renewal fee. Both packages are a one-time payment — neither is a subscription.
At a glance
- Digital cost covers
- Preparation & review
- Print + Digital also covers
- Booklet, shipping & tracking
- Subscriptions
- None — one-time payment
- Payment collected
- After review & approval
Digital vs. Print + Digital — Full Comparison
| What's included | Digital only | Print + digital |
|---|---|---|
| Digital IDP delivered by email | ||
| Valid for 1, 2, or 3 years | ||
| Translated into 11 languages | ||
| Reviewed by our team before dispatch | ||
| Printed booklet shipped to your address | — | |
| Tracked delivery | — | |
| Backup digital copy while you wait for the post | — | |
| Best for | Quick trips, tight timelines | Longer trips, backup format |
| Typical traveller | Finalizing plans within 1–2 weeks | Planning well ahead, or wanting a physical backup |
| Delivery method | Email only | Email, plus tracked worldwide mail |
| Availability | Accepted anywhere a digital copy is shown | Accepted everywhere, including print-preferring locations |
| Value | Lower cost, same legal content | Most complete option, modest premium over digital |
Payment Is Secure and Straightforward
No subscriptions, transparent published pricing, and a human review before anything is prepared.
International Driving Permit Pricing FAQ
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