Driving in Riyadh

Last activity 10 June 2015 by skhurram007

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zribaNew member09 June 2015 18:34:53

Hello,

Can expats on business visa buy a car in Riyadh and drive it with a foreign license.

If not, what alternatives are there for transportation?

Thank you very much

live.aliGuest10 June 2015 05:48:21

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You cannot own a vehicle however if you have a valid driving license from a 1st world country (trying to put as politely as i can) you can rent a car and drive.

skhurram007Serial expat10 June 2015 05:53:41

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Let's make it simple;

- If you are on a visit /business visa and have an INTERNATIONAL driving license, you can rent a car and drive (probably for 3 months but I have no confirmed resource).

- I am not sure if or any particular country's East /West provides you this confirmed facility.

The fastest way is to go to or call a car rental and ask them to get immediate response.

HTH,

Khurram.

skhurram007Serial expat10 June 2015 12:25:58

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Missed a word in my point two above. Read it as below:

- I am not sure if or any particular country's license can (East /West) provides you this facility. Means the ability to drive a car without International license.

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