Driving abroad

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Do we need an international driving license or can we just use our own for a hire car in Europe?

Depends where you are going I think.

www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit#:~:text=You%20do%20not%20need%20an,a%20paper%20driving%20licence

If it's the EU you don't need IDL or IDP but you need to check on gov.uk if it's a non-EU country.