Old paper licence and Europe driving

[Agent]

I can't find a solid answer to this anywhere.
Parents are going to Spain for a couple of weeks. My dad only has the old paper based licence - Can he use this to hire a car?

Cheers

[burble]

Yep, he can.

[Guy]

Yep My mum has still got a paper style licence, and drove a rental car in France, the only people that are arsey about them are the Americans.

[hitman67]

It could really be worth upgrading to a photocard if he hasn't already, they really are a positive step forward.

[Butcher]

Isn't it free to upgrade anyway?

[Saracen]

Isn't it free to upgrade anyway?

Depends on why you're upgrading. Some reasons are free (such as moving house), but others (such as you just want a photocard have a fee. It can be up to £85, but just changing from paper to photo is £10.

[Saracen]

It could really be worth upgrading to a photocard if he hasn't already, they really are a positive step forward.

In what way? They do nothing for me.

[kalniel]

They're easier to get out at airports than passports

(still have a paper license here actually)

[digit]

A paper license can get damaged very easily, wheras a card can take a lot more abuse before it becomes useless. Its smaller and more convient. My dads paper license is falling to pieces and its pretty much remained in its plastic holder most of the time!

[Funkstar]

I find the photo card useful. I always ave it wen going to collect a failed delivery from courier companies