$13 Car Rental São Nicolau

Once you've visited all of the well-known places in Sao Nicolau, there's more to explore in the surrounding area. Collect the keys to a rental car, toss your luggage in the trunk and get out there. These are some drives we think you'll love:

• Head to Coimbra for an excellent sightseeing experience. Approximately 65 miles from Sao Nicolau, it has tons of amazing sights, including Portugal dos Pequenitos.
• Your next pit stop? It has to be Ponte de Lima, which is around 45 miles away. Ponte de Lima Bridge is one local highlight you shouldn't miss.
• Make your way to Guincho Beach to reconnect with nature. Take a picnic to enjoy or just chill out in the fresh air. From Sao Nicolau, it's roughly 170 miles away.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Portugal, then you'll likely need to acquire 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 have to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some additional requirements for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be at least 25 in many 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 what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or off road with a rental car.