Saipan Car Rental: Licence Rules and Road Tips
Under CNMI law, a visitor over 16 with a valid licence from outside the Commonwealth may drive for 30 days from entry. Rental companies may only rent to properly licensed drivers. Traffic keeps right and distances are in miles.
Can you drive with a foreign licence?
9 CMC §2203(b): a person over 16 with a valid licence from outside the CNMI may drive for 30 days from entry. Rental companies set their own minimum age.
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What to bring
- Korean driving licence
- Passport
- Credit card in the driver's name
- IDP if your rental company asks for it
Road rules that catch visitors out
- Traffic keeps right.
- Right turn on red is allowed after stopping, yielding to pedestrians.
- Stop completely for a school bus loading or unloading, from either direction.
- Drink-driving limit: 0.08% blood alcohol (0.01% under age 21).
Insurance to check
- CDW/LDW limits what you pay if the rental car is damaged or stolen.
- Check included liability limits for injury and property damage to others.
- Check exclusions such as off-road driving.
Booking tips
- CNMI law requires a driver's handbook in every rental car — read it before setting off.
- The 30-day limit counts from your entry date.
FAQ
Can I drive in Saipan with a Korean licence?
Yes, for 30 days from entry if you are over 16 and the licence is valid.