$11 Car Rental Zona Historico

When you've covered all the terrific places in Zona Historico, there's a lot more to see in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and get out there. These are some drives we know you'll love:

• You'll find Quetzaltenango Central Park and many other amazing attractions in Quetzaltenango. From Zona Historico, it's about 70 miles away.
• About 50 miles away, Santiago Atitlan is also popular with travelers. Make sure you get to Atitlan Volcano while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love visiting this buzzing city.
• Rio Dulce is located 130 miles from Zona Historico and is one of the region's most beautiful nature spots. Go for a wander around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Guatemala, then you'll likely need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be able to rent a car. You should also be aware that if you do need an IDP, it won't be valid on its own. You'll have to show your current license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental vehicle 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 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 what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before getting behind the wheel. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with a rental vehicle.