$21 Car Rental Hacienda Santa Rosa

Hacienda Santa Rosa is full of surprises, but don't restrict yourself to just one place. Pick up a set of wheels and hit the open road to see what else awaits in the surrounding area. Here are a few ideas:

• You'll find Mall of the Andes and many other interesting attractions in Ambato. From Hacienda Santa Rosa, it's 75 miles away.
• Next stop? Esmeraldas, which is around 120 miles away. Malecón Las Palmas is one local draw card you won't want to miss.
• Montañita Beach is about 200 miles from Hacienda Santa Rosa and is one of the region's most spectacular nature spots. Go for a wander around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Ecuador, then you'll likely need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country in order to rent a car. It's also important to note 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 documentation as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be at least 25 in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, 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 you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive off the lot. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on off-road areas with a rental car.