$21 Car Rental Santa María

Once you've ticked off the well-known places in Santa María, there's heaps more to see in the surrounding region. Pick up the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and hit the road. We've come up with some drives we think you'll enjoy:

• You'll find Tehuacan Cathedral and loads of other amazing sights in Tehuacan. From Santa María, it's about 110 miles away.
• Around 120 miles away, Salina Cruz is also a favorite with wanderers. Allow time to get to Salina Cruz Lighthouse while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love staying a while in this colorful city.
• Playa Revolcadero is 200 miles from Santa Marían and is one of the region's most breathtaking nature spots. Go for a wander around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Mexico, then you'll likely need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. You should also be aware that if you do need an IDP, it has no validity 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 vehicle 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 you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the rules and regulations before you drive off the lot. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with your rental car.