After you've been to all of the interesting sights in Pallavaram, there's plenty more to discover in the region. Collect the keys to a rental car, stow your luggage in the trunk and hit the open road. We've pulled together some drives you're sure to love:

• Tirupati is about 65 miles from Pallavaram. Notable sights like Venkateshvara Temple should be high on your list here.
• Around 70 miles away, Vellore is also popular with travelers. Make time to experience Sripuram Golden Temple while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love this city.
• Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is 170 miles from Pallavaram and is one of the region's most beautiful nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in India, then you may need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be able to rent a car. You should also note that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll need to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of identification 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 must be at least 25 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: Be sure to read the fine print before driving away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on off-road areas with a rental car.