Car Rental Santa Marta

When you've ticked off the interesting sights in Santa Marta, there's a lot more to see in the surrounding area. Pick up the keys to a rental car, stow your luggage in the trunk and hit the road. We've pulled together some road trips we know you'll love:

• Sao Paulo is around 100 miles from Santa Marta. Popular sights like Paulista Museum should be at the top of your list here.
• About 40 miles away, Campos do Jordão is also popular with travelers. Set aside time to check out Amantikir Park while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love coming to this colorful city.
• Christ the Redeemer is around 180 miles from Santa Marta and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Brazil, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country in order to rent a car. You should also note that if you do need an IDP, it has no validity on its own. You'll be asked to show your current driver's license your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. A few other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or older in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, 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 cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before driving away. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or off road with a rental car.