{"id":3876,"date":"2020-03-28T20:55:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T15:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/?p=3876"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:11:42","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide for Foreign Tourists to Driving in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Being_a_foreign_tourist_will_I_be_allowed_to_driving_in_India\" >Being a foreign tourist, will I be allowed to driving in India?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Documents_for_getting_an_International_Driving_License\" >Documents for getting an International Driving License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Here_is_an_ultimate_guide_for_foreign_tourists_to_drive_in_India\" >Here is an ultimate guide for foreign tourists to drive in India.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Right_Hand_Drive\" >Right Hand Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Manual_Cars\" >Manual Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Prepare_yourself_for_the_Traffic\" >Prepare yourself for the Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Stay_Alert\" >Stay Alert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Honk_till_they_react\" >Honk till they react<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Follow_the_traffic_lights\" >Follow the traffic lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Do_not_try_to_overtake_Buses_and_Trucks\" >Do not try to overtake Buses and Trucks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/#Night_driving\" >Night driving\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is certainly one of the best destinations around the globe. Be it any state of the country, it is always ready to welcome foreign tourists and relish its delightful attractions. But travel in India never remains confined to a particular city. So that means you have to get some wheels to make the most of your trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best option is to go for a rental car service and hire a car rental. The majority of foreign visitors hire car rental services with a driver to take them around, which is often much safer and fairly inexpensive. Avis India offers premium chauffeur-driven luxury cars, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for all visitors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer a relaxed journey, an Avis chauffeur-driven car in India lets you explore the destinations entirely at your own convenience, without any of the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads. Furthermore, if you have any doubts regarding renting a car in india, this blog will have you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-foreign-tourists-to-drive-in-india\/\">NORTH INDIA VS SOUTH INDIA, WHICH IS THE ONE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_a_foreign_tourist_will_I_be_allowed_to_driving_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Being a foreign tourist, will I be allowed to driving in India?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as long as you have a valid international driving license for India, you can drive in any state of India. You can obtain it from any Regional Transport Office of the respective state. The process usually realizes between five to ten working days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_getting_an_International_Driving_License\"><\/span><strong>Documents for getting an International Driving License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa for India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving license of your country\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read Also\u00a0 :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/10-amazing-airbnb-in-india-that-will-make-you-pack-your-bags\/\"><strong>best Airbnb in India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving in India is not as easy as it appears, you need to get hold of some tips to ensure you match up the localities in every aspect of driving. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So finding the perfect mode of travel will play an important part in making the most of your trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who want to travel in true comfort can ride in an Avis Chauffeur-Drive luxury car rental and enjoy a seamless, professional travel experience across India. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_an_ultimate_guide_for_foreign_tourists_to_drive_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an <\/span><b>ultimate guide for foreign tourists to drive in India.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_Hand_Drive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right Hand Drive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian cars have a right-hand drive and if you are from a country having left-hand drive cars, this can be a bit difficult primarily. But it would be a matter of a few hours\u2019 drives after which you will get well-versed with the right-hand applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Cars\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual Cars<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the cars in India run on manual gears unlike automated cars in foreign countries. Get familiar with the operation of a manual car before you get on the roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_yourself_for_the_Traffic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare yourself for the Traffic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic is not something unknown to anybody but the chaotic scenes on Indian roads are surely going to make you crazy. The slow-moving traffic and widespread jams during peak hours would demand endless patience and mental presence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/top-5-hill-stations-near-kolkata-for-a-road-trip-straight-to-heaven\/\">TOP 5 HILL STATIONS NEAR KOLKATA FOR A ROAD TRIP STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Alert\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Alert<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believed that if you can drive in India, you can drive anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, the traffic lane discipline is not so good as compared to western countries. It should not come to you as a surprise seeing vehicles traveling in the opposite direction or overtaking from the wrong side. Over-speeding and ignoring traffic lights are the common non-followed rules by many. You have to keep all your senses alert to avoid any kind of mishap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honk_till_they_react\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honk till they react<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honking is surely not a practice recommended in any country, but in India, people react only when you Honk. Also, stop reacting to every horn as it is a normal practice and there is nothing to come under pressure or feel affronted. Expecting some improvements in this matter, but as of now, it\u2019s the horn that talks for you on the roads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_the_traffic_lights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the traffic lights<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing unique about it, just do it the way you do it in your country. The penalty for not following traffic rules applies when caught by the cops. Also, don\u2019t forget to wear your seatbelts irrespective of the adjacent car driver following the same or not. People in India fail to realize that it is for your safety and not a shield to escape the traffic penalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/7-offbeat-destinations-near-delhi-to-visit-this-november\/\">7 OFFBEAT BEST PLACES TO VISIT NEAR DELHI IN NOVEMBER IN INDIA<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_not_try_to_overtake_Buses_and_Trucks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not try to overtake Buses and Trucks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give way to Buses and Trucks as they are rash drivers and don\u2019t bother about anything. There is no way you can match their way of driving and even if you try, you might end up hurting yourself. As a decent citizen, it\u2019s better to give them the right to way for a safe drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_driving\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night driving\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t experiment with your driving skills at night as you will meet many careless drivers especially the trucks approaching you with a strong beam of light driving at a speed beyond their control. Arguing with them or trying to prove your point would just lead to a disobliging discussion with no gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every country has its own precedent of driving but one thing that remains common is safety. Be careful when you travel, irrespective of the country you are in. With an Avis chauffeur-driven car, your safety is in the hands of a trained professional &#8211; travel smart, travel safe!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is certainly one of the best destinations around the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4858,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[178,443,10],"tags":[725,1002,1001,726],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3876"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3876"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3876\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6575,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3876\/revisions\/6575"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}