$38 Car Rental Patterson Lakes

When you've checked out all of the interesting places in Patterson Lakes, there's loads more to explore in the surrounding region. Collect the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and get out on the open road. These are some road trips we think you'll love:

• Head off to Ballarat for a fantastic sightseeing experience. About 80 miles from Patterson Lakes, it has numerous great sights such as Sovereign Hill.
• Roughly 100 miles away, Bendigo is also popular with travelers. Set aside time to experience Bendigo Art Gallery while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love coming to this vibrant city.
• Get into nature and appreciate the serenity at Mount Hotham. It's 130 miles from Patterson Lakes.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Australia, then you'll likely need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence in order to rent a car. Also consider that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll have to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other requirements for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or older in most places 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 what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or go off-roading with your rental car.