If you’re visiting Britain from Australia and planning to drive while you’re here, a few local rules and insurance details are worth checking before setting off. Borrowing a car from friends or family is common, but insurance requirements, licence rules and everyday driving conditions can differ from what you’re used to at home.
The guides below bring together the main topics visitors usually want to understand first, including temporary insurance options, using an Australian licence, borrowing or renting a vehicle, UK driving rules, accident procedures and breakdown cover. Each page focuses on a practical question visitors often face when arranging transport during a stay in Britain.
Using these guides together helps you understand what cover you may need, how long you can drive, and what to expect once you’re on UK roads, so your journey runs more smoothly from arrival through to the end of your visit.