$22 Car Rental Ficoa

There are so many adventures to be had in Ficoa, but venture farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Grab a set of wheels and you can wander around the surrounding region at your own pace. Add these fantastic destinations to your travel schedule:

• Quito is roughly 75 miles from Ficoa. Notable tourist spots like Monument to the Equator should be at the top of your list here.
• Your next pit stop? Make it Cuenca, which is around 120 miles away. New Cathedral of Cuenca is one local hot spot you shouldn't miss.
• Get into the great outdoors and inhale the fresh air at Chipipe Beach. You'll find it around 170 miles from Ficoa.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Ecuador, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. You should also be aware that if you do need an IDP, it has no validity on its own. You'll have to show your current driver's license your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your license and passport. Some other requirements to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or older in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it may 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 you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before driving away. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental vehicle.