Planning to take a road trip? You can drive in these countries with your Indian driving license

Public transport is an alternative but it does limit your options. Photo: Shutterstock/ IndiaPicture

When you are on a vacation, there's a lot you can do. You can travel, you can eat, and of course--visit monuments. But, do you know what's the best way to explore a place? Well, you drive. There will be so much to discover once you take the road.

Public transport is an alternative but it does limit your options. For instance, while travelling in a group you are bound by certain limitations. You can't stay for long at a specific spot or you have to take a certain route. Why bound yourself, peeps?

What if you can drive and explore some very scenic locales? Now, you would be wondering how you can do so with your Indian driving license. Well, there are a few countries in the world that allow you to do so.

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Germany
You can drive in Germany on your Indian driving license but only for six months from the date of your entry into the country. Also, you will need to get your license translated into German from the embassy.

United Kingdom
There are some perks of being the ex-colony of England. For starters you can drive in England without making any alterations to your license for a period of one year.

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Australia
If you are a tourist visiting Australia, you can hire a car to drive. Though, your license should be in English. Also, you will need to carry your identification papers with you at all times.

United States of America
The continent of US allows you to drive in the country irrespective of the nature of your visa. This means, you can either be a student or a working professional. You are also allowed to hire rentals as long as your license is documented in English.