I got an international DL for $10 to be used in Europe/France. Only good for 1 yr.

Taking a rental car across national boundaries was very expensive, FYI. There is always a trade-off between time and money it seems.

Sure, my US DL probably would have been fine, but if there were any issues, do the police in different countries take the DL of those involved? Then I wouldn't have it back home. $10 means letting them have the International DL if they want it.

I see it as insurance. Buy it, but hope it is never needed.

Or was that a complete waste of money? Sometimes insurance **is** a waste of money.