How surprising this Sultanate of Oman is (page 7 of 8)

Oh wow, I have no idea! But do some simulations online, I think you’ll get your answer

Hi, I made a reservation with Europcar, and here’s what’s stated:

21 YEARS - 75 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old. YOUNG DRIVER FEE OF OMR 3/- PER DAY IS APPLICABLE FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN 21-25 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old. SENIOR DRIVER FEE OF OMR 3/- PER DAY IS APPLICABLE FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN 65-75 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old.

Hello, I made a reservation through Europcar and here’s what’s indicated:

21 YEARS - 75 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old. YOUNG DRIVER FEE OF OMR 3 /- PER DAY IS APPLICABLE FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN 21-25 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old. SENIOR DRIVER FEE OF OMR 3 /- PER DAY IS APPLICABLE FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN 65-75 YEARS, (if physically fit to drive). Subject to having a driving licence that’s 1 year old.

Hi, It just means they’re charging you 3 rials per day because of your age. But you must have a recent licence (forget the old pink three-part one 🤪).

I assume the pink three-part license is accepted, because otherwise, rentals with this type of license wouldn’t be allowed for those over 25 either. Still, it does mean you can rent between 70 and 75 years old. That’s not bad, right?

Indeed Patricia, we were given an old three-part license and there wasn’t any problem for us 😊. Have a great day everyone

Sure enough, Patricia, we were given an old three-part license and there wasn’t any problem for us 😊. Have a great day, everyone

But you’re not 75 yet 😉 Anyway, the pink licenses will be banned in France, I think around 2030 or 2032—I can’t remember. And the change is free.

Hello

the change is free.

and pretty quick

...but "one year old driving licence": are we talking about the document or the test? (in which case, the format doesn’t matter...)

Hello

the change is free.

and pretty quick

I confirm, I applied to get a valid license (the pink one was torn). One month. 8 months for the international permit (paid).

.but "one year old driving licence": are we talking about the document or the test? (in which case, the format doesn’t matter...)

If at 75 you’re a new driver, it’s tough to rent a car . It seemed obvious to me it was about the document, but you’re right, the question can be asked.

If at 75 you’re a new driver, renting a car is gonna be tough

True ... but hey, that’s just how these super general statements go....

Ugh, so the international driving permit is now paid? I had a feeling this would happen! How much is it, Bruno?

Ugh, so the international permit is now paid? I had a feeling this would happen! And how much is it, Bruno?

2.83 € for the envelope. No, seriously, I messed up because I renewed my passport at the same time…

But has anyone ever actually asked you for that famous international permit? Personally, never

But has anyone ever actually asked you for that famous international permit? Personally, never

Well, it happened to me this week during a road check in Adelaide. Even the rental company didn’t ask for it. The cop did, though, even after I showed him my plastic license. But hey, it’s Australia! 🤪

I’ll admit, Régis, we rented cars this year in Kenya and Spain, and they only asked for our national driver’s license! Not sure why, but oh well...

I’ll admit, Regis, that we rented cars this year in Kenya and Spain, and they only wanted our national license! I don’t really get it, but oh well...

Spain *is* Europe, and your license is European :)

And Kenya is Europe, Bruno 😄?

And Kenya is Europe now, Bruno 😂?

So, I’m leaving Europe for a bit and everything’s changing? The Kenyans have joined the Schengen Area and nobody told me!!!

This oasis and the palm grove are truly magnificent. The aflaj remind me of the irrigation system you see in Petra.

For me, it reminded me of Madeira’s levadas! 🙂

Thanks for this travel journal, Christelle! Charming, lively, funny—just great!

Thanks Pascale! If you wanna have a laugh some more, I’m sharing our Rajasthan trip here ;) https://voyageforum.com/forum/belle-balade-gre-vent-dans-epatant-rajasthan-d10660581/