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Maraya1969

(23,025 posts) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 11:26 AM Sep 2023

I am going back to Portugal and this time I will be looking for a place. The problem I am having [View all]

is, even though I read online that I can rent a car there with an American driver's license the particular place that I rented from says I need an international license. I hope I did not go to the wrong agency. It is called CarJet and I think they book for Avis because it says to pick up the car there.

I am so confused now. And even though I have Whatsapp it never lets me call anyone unless they have added me as a contact.

I am leaving in 2 days!!!!

EDIT - I have sent this information to 2 friends to see if they can call the place but I am not so sure they are familiar with car rentals as I am the only one renting a car.

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I am going back to Portugal and this time I will be looking for a place. The problem I am having [View all] Maraya1969 Sep 2023 OP

Back in the day... bamagal62 Sep 2023 #1

You can start the process online Tanuki Sep 2023 #3

"the particular place that I rented from says" Effete Snob Sep 2023 #2

It's just money WhiteTara Sep 2023 #4

Got my international drivers license in 20 minutes at AAA 303squadron Sep 2023 #5

RSO rso Sep 2023 #6

I know it is confusing because I read that Portugal will take an American license but the car Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #7

How do you get TWO passport pictures? I only have one on my passport. Maybe AAA will Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #8

AAA takes the pictures unc70 Sep 2023 #10

Thanks. I have spoken with them and they told me they can take care of it, including the photos Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #11

Before I had EU residence, I rented a car in Italy with my Texas license with no problem DFW Sep 2023 #9

That is what is so weird because I looked online and it said an US license is fine. But when I got Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #12

My husband did get international license last time Quakerfriend Sep 2023 #13

Thanks. I've spoken with AAA and I am going tomorrow. So glad I found this out before I landed Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #14

Here's to safe travels and a wonderful trip! Quakerfriend Sep 2023 #15

...... Maraya1969 Sep 2023 #16