After you've covered all the interesting places in Shamshabad, there's heaps more to see in the region. Grab the keys to a rental car, throw your bags in the trunk and get going. Here are some drives we think you'll enjoy:

• Bidar is about 75 miles from Shamshabad. Top-rated tourist attractions like Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib deserve to be high on your must-see list while you're in town.
• Why not enjoy all that's on offer in Bhongir too? Unmissable attractions in this happening city include Bhongir Fort. Bhongir is 35 miles from Shamshabad.
• Make tracks to Anjanadri Hill to discover some local nature. Take a picnic to enjoy or just chill out in the fresh air. From Shamshabad, it's roughly 180 miles away.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in India, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. Also consider that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll need 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 vehicle 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 older 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 the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the rules and regulations before you drive off the lot. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on off-road areas with a rental vehicle.