Driving in Luxembourg
Key road rules in Luxembourg you need to know
When you are hiring a car abroad, it’s useful to be prepared for the different driving laws in the country you are travelling to as well as checking the documents you need to carry.
To help make your trip to as smooth as possible, we've put together some of the key road rules in Luxembourg.
- These rules are to be used as a guide and are subject to change. Please check with your Avis representative if you have any questions.
- Your Avis representative can advise you on toll and road charges before leaving the Avis car hire location and whether snow tyres or chains are needed.
Take a look at our Luxembourg location page for ideas, travelling tips and booking information.
Which side of the road?
In Luxembourg, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.
Unique Country Driving Laws
- There are no motorways in Luxembourg.
- Mobile phones may only be used hands free while driving.
Use of winter tyres is compulsory for car drivers in winter conditions, including when frost, black ice or ice sheets are present on the road. This restriction also applies to cars driving through Luxembourg.
Speed Limits
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Rural areas: 55 mph (90 km/h)
- Motorways: 80mph (130km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws
- Seatbelts must be worn in the front and back seats by all adults.
- Children under 3 should be seated in a proper child seat that corresponds appropriately to the weight of the child.
- Children aged 3 to 18 years who are under 1.50 metres in height must be properly harnessed in an appropriate seat.
- Children over 1.50 metres tall should be secured with a seatbelt in the front or back.
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Compulsory Equipment in your Avis rental car
- A warning triangle. In the event of an accident or breakdown, the triangle must be placed 30 meters behind the vehicle on ordinary roads, and 100 meters on motorways, to warn following traffic.
- A first aid kit.
- A fire extinguisher.
- A reflective vest must be put on before getting out of the car in the event of an accident or breakdown on any road.
Emergency Services
Police
Ambulance
Fire Department
European Emergency Number
113
112
112
112
Frequently asked questions
The legal driving age ranges from 16-21. To hire a car, you must be at least 18 years old. There’s no maximum age for renters.
Yes. IDP (International Driving Permits) are also recognised.
There are some free parking spaces, mostly available on weekends.
Buses have right of way when pulling out. On steep roads, cars driving uphill have priority.
You may overtake on the left side.
No, turning right at a red light is prohibited.
The BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) limit is 0.05%. For drivers with less than 2 years’ experience the limit is 0.02%.
It’s recommended you use dipped headlights during the day.
Yes. The driving laws are very similar to those found in the UK.
All roads are toll-free for private vehicles.
