Using International Driving Licence In Canada
Driving In Canada With Us License
No, the International Driving Permit is not required for California.See the information on the California Department of Motor Vehicles site:The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident.The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California.I have seen claims that some car rental companies will require an IDP. I doubt this would ever be an issue, as long as your driver's license is comprehensible to an English speaker, but you might want to check to confirm this.