$3 Car Rental Mazatlan

There's loads to do in Mazatlan, but head farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Grab a set of wheels and you can wander around the surrounding area at your own pace. Add these awesome places to your itinerary:

• Ensenada is about 40 miles from Mazatlan. Notable sights like First Street should be high on your list while you're in town.
• Your next stop? It has to be Mexicali, which is around 95 miles away. Plaza La Gran Via is one local draw card you shouldn't miss.
• Spend time in the great outdoors and inhale the fresh air at Malecón San Felipe. It's 160 miles from Mazatlan.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Mexico, then you might need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. Also consider that if you do need an IDP, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of documentation as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. A few other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over 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 what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before driving away. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on off-road areas with your rental car.