Driving in Singapore
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
No — your Australian licence is enough in Singapore.
Your Australian licence is accepted for up to 12 months. An IDP isn't required, though hire companies may ask for one.
Drives on the leftSame as Australia
Minimum age 23For most hire companies
$90 – $160Typical daily hire
No IDP neededAustralian licence accepted
What Australian drivers need to know
- Almost no visitor needs a car. The MRT, buses and taxis cover everything and cost a fraction of driving.
- Electronic Road Pricing tolls apply throughout the city and are billed to hire cars.
- Parking is expensive and scarce.
- Traffic fines are severe and strictly enforced.
Insurance warning. Australian travel insurance policies exclude claims from driving or riding without a valid licence for that vehicle in that country. A car licence does not cover a scooter — hiring one in Singapore without a motorcycle class on your Australian licence means an accident is entirely uninsured.
More Singapore essentials
Entry requirements
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Connectivity
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Travel insurance
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover from Australian insurers.
Money & payments
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Airport transfer
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Trip checklist
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