Foreign nationals are often welcome to rent vehicles while touring the United States. Just as with a regular renter, a valid driver’s license and a credit card are required. Be aware though, that some rental car agencies or states may also require that a foreign driver obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) prior to renting a vehicle in the U.S. An IDP translates your identification into 10 different languages and can be obtained through the motor vehicle department of the country that issued your driver’s license.