If you hold a UK driving licence, yes. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says you must carry both a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence in the car.
If your licence was issued elsewhere, this source does not confirm whether you need an IDP. Check the official driving-abroad guidance from the authority that issued your licence, and ask your rental company which documents it accepts before booking.
UK Foreign Travel Advice: Iraq, road travel
Checked on 2026-10-12