$9 Car Rental Carcavelos

There's lots on offer in Carcavelos, but head farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Pick up a set of wheels and you can roam around the greater area at your own speed. Add these fantastic places to your to-do list:

• You'll discover Portugal dos Pequenitos and countless other interesting attractions in Coimbra. From Carcavelos, it's roughly 120 miles away.
• Around 80 miles away, Évora is also a hit with wanderers. Set aside time to check out Évora Cathedral while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love visiting this buzzing city.
• Falesia Beach is located 130 miles from Carcavelos and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Portugal, then it's likely you'll need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence in order to rent a car. Please also consider that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll need to show your current driver's license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be at least 25 in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before driving away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with your rental car.