$29 Car Rental Merricks

There are lots of things to see and do in Merricks, but head farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Arrange a set of wheels and you can wander around the greater area at your own pace. Add these awesome places to your to-do list:

• Melbourne is around 40 miles from Merricks. Notable tourist spots like Crown Casino deserve to be high on your must-see list here.
• Around 90 miles away, Ballarat is also a hit with wanderers. Make sure you check out Sovereign Hill while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love this thriving city.
• Mount Hotham is approximately 150 miles from Merricks and is one of the region's most scenic nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air here.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Australia, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be able to rent a car. Also consider that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll need to show your current license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some additional requirements to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most 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 you drive away. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental car.