Bring the licence you actually drive on
Bring your original valid driving licence. Check the Italian requirements for the country that issued it: a non-EU licence can require an International Driving Permit or an accepted official translation alongside the national licence. An IDP supports the original document; it does not replace it.
Arrange the required permit or translation before departure. Check that it covers the vehicle category and dates of the journey. For a US licence, use an authorised US issuer; Canadian licence holders should follow the Canadian government’s IDP guidance.
Check the supplier’s requirements too
The legal ability to drive and the supplier’s collection rules are separate checks. Read its minimum age, licence-holding period, identification and payment-card conditions for the selected vehicle category. Do not infer them from another company’s booking page.
Make sure the lead driver’s name matches the reservation and the documents the desk will inspect. If another person will drive, add them according to the contract and check their documents as well. Keep the voucher and the branch contact available offline.
Resolve uncertainties before paying
Ask the actual rental supplier about an unusual licence, digital-only document, recently renewed licence or payment-card situation before making a non-refundable booking. A broker’s confirmation does not remove the desk’s document requirements.
Save a written answer that identifies the branch and the rental you intend to book. At collection, check the driver details on the agreement before signing. Use the deposit guide next to make sure the required card and available funds are ready.
