Frequently
Asked Questions

1. Do I need an ARC Europe membership card to enjoy discounts ?
No, ARC Europe does not issue cards. The following cards are accepted : club cards with the Show your Card! logo on front (back in some cases), cards with the Show Your Card & Save logo on front or back of your card, or any AAA / CAA card.

2. Do I need to be a member ?
Yes, you need to be a member of an ARC Europe affiliated club, such as AA, ADAC, ACI, etc in Europe, or AAA or CAA in North America, and so on.
In countries other than the USA or Canada, just check whether the club in your country offers Show your Card! / Show Your Card & Save. If it does, then it is affiliated with ARC Europe.

3. How do I become a member ?
Go on the page "Clubs / Join Today". If the club is not listed, please contact us. US citzens, please visit www.aaa.com. Canadian citizens, please visit www.caa.ca. In most cases, clubs allow you to sign on as members, or indicate how to become a member.

4. Does ARC Europe offer airline booking services to overseas citizens flying to Europe ?
No, ARC Europe does not offer airline booking services to overseas citizens flying to Europe. Please contact the club in your area / country to check if your club offers airline booking services.

5. How do I apply for an International Driving Permit when travelling to Europe ?
The IDP is a translation of your official driver's license. You must also take your official license with you, for this is the official, legal document.
ARC Europe itself does NOT issue International Driving Permits. Before your trip, we advise that you visit your local motor club office with 2 passport-sized photos. Your club may also ask for a moderate fee. You can also contact your club by mail. Or you can visit your club website. They often have IDP information as well as instructions how to apply for it locally.

6. Reduced-price maps, travel agency services, and more offered to you by European clubs ...
Travelling to Europe ? Thanks to many interclub agreements, it is possible that you might enjoy services offered when travelling in Europe. To find out more, please contact your local club to ask which services are available to you in which country.