Driving in the UK whilst visiting
Feb 19th 2012, 5:03 pm
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Driving in the UK whilst visiting
Can someone please tell me if I am able to drive in the UK on my US licence? I am visiting the UK for a month next week and I am not clear as to if an International Permit is required or I can just use my US licence.
Thank you for any responses
Mrs H the S
Thank you for any responses
Mrs H the S
Feb 19th 2012, 5:19 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
US licence should be fine are you renting a car? Just make sure you are insured on whatever you drive. I know people may say d'oh but be surprised at number that dont check!
Feb 19th 2012, 5:55 pm
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Feb 19th 2012, 6:05 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
If you're paying with your US credit card you might find you're covered for insurance on a rental car we are 
Feb 19th 2012, 6:08 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
which credit card is that?! never heard one being so generous
Feb 19th 2012, 6:40 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
is this a BOA card or Chase I never seen one so generous - maybe the annual fee is high ++
Feb 19th 2012, 6:43 pm
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Feb 19th 2012, 6:46 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
never heard of that card and am pretty sure mine doesnt 
Feb 19th 2012, 9:03 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
A lot of cards offer it. Just call.
AmEx have a thing that costs $25 per instance that offers quite a lot on top too.
Also check your car insurance policy, which might cover rental too.
AmEx have a thing that costs $25 per instance that offers quite a lot on top too.
Also check your car insurance policy, which might cover rental too.
Feb 19th 2012, 9:12 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
You are and if you are renting they'll probably offer you an automatic car when they see your license...
Feb 20th 2012, 1:33 am
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
Thanks for your replies everyone . Phew, good to know I can just take my AZ licence. I have got car insurance sorted ahead of time as well. Good tips from you guys regarding getting the insurance through your card. Must look into this at some point.
Mrs H the S
. Phew, good to know I can just take my AZ licence. I have got car insurance sorted ahead of time as well. Good tips from you guys regarding getting the insurance through your card. Must look into this at some point. Mrs H the S
Feb 20th 2012, 5:55 am
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Re: Driving in the UK whilst visiting
I've only driven once in the UK, and afterwords swore myself to the Tube, taxis and trains. It just felt so unnatural, haha. How do Brits feel driving in the US?