Tiny atoll nation with minimal road network
Good to knowThe Marshall Islands consist of low-lying coral atolls; only Majuro and Ebeye have any meaningful paved road, and the country has no motorways, no toll system, and no vignette.
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Country driving guide · 2026
Driving in Marshall Islands
Everything UK and EU drivers need before crossing the border into Marshall Islands: 4 legal requirements + 8 other things worth knowing.
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Tick before you go
Pre-departure checklist for Marshall Islands
4 legal must-haves. Print it, tick them off, throw it in the glovebox.
Carry passport and valid national driving licence
UK/EU visitors must carry their passport and a full home driving licence; foreign licences are accepted for short-term visitor driving on Majuro.
Drive on the right
Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road, the same as continental Europe and opposite to the UK and Ireland.
Speed limits are very low
Urban speed limit on Majuro is typically 25 mph (about 40 km/h) and the island-wide limit rarely exceeds 35 mph (about 56 km/h); there are no rural or motorway limits as no such roads exist.
Strict alcohol limit
The blood alcohol limit is 0.08 g/100 ml (0.8 g/L); enforcement is via police checkpoints in Majuro and penalties include fines and jail.
Documents
Carry passport and valid national driving licence
RequiredUK/EU visitors must carry their passport and a full home driving licence; foreign licences are accepted for short-term visitor driving on Majuro.
1949 IDP recommended alongside your licence
RecommendedThe Marshall Islands recognise the 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit; UK drivers can obtain a 1949 IDP from the Post Office for GBP 5.50.
Rental insurance via the hire company
RecommendedThere is no green-card system; take the CDW/third-party cover offered by the local rental agency in Majuro as private cover from Europe will not extend here.
Driving rules
Drive on the right
RequiredTraffic drives on the right-hand side of the road, the same as continental Europe and opposite to the UK and Ireland.
Speed limits are very low
RequiredUrban speed limit on Majuro is typically 25 mph (about 40 km/h) and the island-wide limit rarely exceeds 35 mph (about 56 km/h); there are no rural or motorway limits as no such roads exist.
Strict alcohol limit
RequiredThe blood alcohol limit is 0.08 g/100 ml (0.8 g/L); enforcement is via police checkpoints in Majuro and penalties include fines and jail.
Watch for pedestrians, dogs and potholes
Good to knowThe single main road on Majuro is narrow, unlit in places, and shared with pedestrians, children, dogs and pigs: local drivers expect you to crawl through villages.
Emergency number 911
Good to knowDial 911 for police, fire or ambulance on Majuro; response times outside the capital are limited and there is no nationwide breakdown service.
Environment
Inter-atoll travel is by boat or plane only
Good to knowThere are no road links between atolls; to reach outer atolls such as Kwajalein or Arno you must fly with Air Marshall Islands or take a supply ship.
Money
Currency is the US dollar
Good to knowThe Marshall Islands use the US dollar (USD); there is no local currency and ATMs are limited to Majuro and Ebeye.
Fuel is expensive and cash is king
Good to knowPetrol typically costs around USD 1.50-1.80 per litre (roughly EUR 1.40-1.70); most fuel stations and small shops are cash-only, so carry small USD notes.
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Drive on the right
RequiredTraffic drives on the right-hand side of the road, the same as continental Europe and opposite to the UK and Ireland.
Speed limits are very low
RequiredUrban speed limit on Majuro is typically 25 mph (about 40 km/h) and the island-wide limit rarely exceeds 35 mph (about 56 km/h); there are no rural or motorway limits as no such roads exist.
Strict alcohol limit
RequiredThe blood alcohol limit is 0.08 g/100 ml (0.8 g/L); enforcement is via police checkpoints in Majuro and penalties include fines and jail.