$19 Car Rental La Carolina

After you've covered all the interesting places in La Carolina, there's loads more to explore in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, throw your bags in the trunk and take to the open road. Here are some drives we know you'll love:

• Head off to Ambato for an excellent sightseeing adventure. Roughly 75 miles from La Carolina, it has tons of amazing attractions such as Mall of the Andes.
• Situated 110 miles away, Esmeraldas is also a hit with wanderers. Make time to get to Malecón Las Palmas while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love staying a while in this vibrant city.
• Venture into the outdoors and breathe in some fresh air at General Villamil Beach. You'll find it about 210 miles from La Carolina.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Ecuador, then you may need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. It's also important to note that if you do need an IDP, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. A few other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger, 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: 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 off road with a rental vehicle.