To rent on TripWip you need three things: a driver's license, an ID and a payment method. The requirements are the same in all three countries; what changes is the security deposit amount.
Requirements, in all three markets
A valid driver's license, at least one year old. This is the requirement that matters most. In Uruguay it's called libreta de conducir; it's the same thing.
Minimum age: 18 in Argentina and Mexico, 19 in Uruguay.
ID or passport.
A payment method: credit or debit card. It doesn't have to be in your name, as long as you're listed as the driver on the booking. In Argentina, depending on the result of your verification, you may only be able to pay with a credit card; the app tells you when you book.
Verified profile. You upload your personal details and your license in the app. You can place the request before the verification is finished, but the trip is only confirmed once your profile is approved.
Security deposit held, by country
Country | Sedan or compact | SUV | Luxury |
🇦🇷 Argentina | $471,689 ARS | $844,075 ARS | $1,861,930 ARS |
🇺🇾 Uruguay | 300 USD | 300 USD | 300 USD |
🇲🇽 Mexico | 7,000 / 5,000 / 3,500 MXN | 10,000 / 8,500 / 6,000 MXN | 20,000 / 14,000 / 10,000 MXN |
In Mexico the amount depends on the car category and the insurance plan: between 3,500 and 20,000 MXN is held.
In Argentina, depending on the result of your verification, the deposit can be higher than the one in the table. The exact amount is shown at checkout before you pay.
Can I rent if I'm a foreigner?
Yes. Same requirements, same documents. You can rent with your home country's license —also at least one year old— and your passport as ID.
What documents do I show at the start of the rental?
Make sure your license is verified on the platform before you start. If you meet the host to hand over the keys, you need to show them your original license.
Is a copy or a loss report accepted? No. You must show the original: we don't accept photocopies, photos or temporary permits. If you can't show it, cancel the rental and let the host know as soon as possible.
Can I book before verifying my account?
Yes. You can place the request with your name, email, phone and a payment method: it stays as a request pending verification and nothing is charged yet. To confirm it you have to complete the verification —photo, location and ID document—. Only then does the host receive the request and can accept it. If you don't complete it by 2 hours before the trip starts, the request is cancelled automatically.
Values verified on September 15, 2026.
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