$16 Car Rental La Primavera

There's lots on offer in La Primavera, but head farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Rent a set of wheels and you can meander around the surrounding area at your leisure. Add these fantastic drives to your to-do list:

• Ambato is approximately 75 miles from La Primavera. Top-rated tourist attractions like Mall of the Andes should be high on your list here.
• Next stop? It has to be Esmeraldas, which is around 120 miles away. Malecón Las Palmas is one local highlight you won't want to miss.
• Venture into the outdoors and take in the serenity at General Villamil Beach. You'll find it around 220 miles from La Primavera.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Ecuador, then you might need to apply for 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 documentation as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental 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 most 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 you drive away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on off-road areas with your rental car.