PBH / colombia (active forums more▼ | travelguide | pictures) / post

Question about Rental Car IN U.S.

Hey guys, have not been back to U.S. for 2 years. My u.s. drivers license is expired. Can I use my colombia drivers license and my passport to rent a car in the U.S.?
I was told that since my cedula expired every two years, I could not use it, I was told I need a permanent Cedula.

By pilotguy on Feb 10, 2008, 10:25 in Friendly Talkzone.

greg says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:50:

Might be different in each state but in NY i`m pretty sure a Colombian drivers license is not valid

0 funny, 0 helpful.

RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:32:

You can rent a car in the States with a foreign license........Colombian is not a problem................some rental companies also require an international driving permit............which you get here before you leave.

You might have a different issue. If stopped by police and they enter your name into their computer........(which they will do, as your Colombian lic will not swipe).......it could bring up that you have an expired US lic. Then you will have a problem.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

0 funny, 0 helpful.

jonas says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:32:

you might have to get an international drivers licence here in Colombia, just my guess

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

0 funny, 0 helpful.

jonas says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:33:

why don´t you call Hertz or Avis and ask? Let us know what they say

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

0 funny, 0 helpful.

RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:40:

Hertz.....

" An acceptable valid driver's license, issued from your country of residence, MUST be presented at time of rental. The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period. If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued in your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit. You will not be allowed to rent a Hertz vehicle with only an International Driver's Permit "

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

0 funny, 0 helpful.

greg says on Feb 10, 2008, 12:58:

Just checked and in NY a foreign license is valid. Only if you become a resident will it become invalid after thirty days and then you have to apply for a NY license.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

vicshere says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:09:

again I have to compliment raay you have a question and boom he comes up with the answer...again hats off to you.....unbelievable that someone could be so intelligent

listo

0 funny, 0 helpful.

RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:30:

My my.....it's you again Vic..............it's not really that " unbelievable that someone could be so intelligent '....................but I'm happy ou noticed.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

0 funny, 0 helpful.

sothrn_belle says on Feb 10, 2008, 14:40:

lol

0 funny, 0 helpful.

jorgegdiaz (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 10, 2008, 15:13:

I know you can drive for 90 days in TX with a foreign DL. More than that you have to get TX DL.

Democratic party or Republican party is fine......as long as theres a party!!!!!!!

0 funny, 0 helpful.

pilotguy says on Feb 11, 2008, 05:23:

Thanks Guys, especially Raaaaaaaaay. joe

0 funny, 0 helpful.