$18 Car Rental Downtown Vancouver

When you've ticked off the fabulous attractions in Downtown Vancouver, there's a lot more to see in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, stow your luggage in the trunk and hit the open road. We've come up with some drives we're confident you'll love:

• Victoria is approximately 60 miles from Downtown Vancouver. Popular tourist spots like British Columbia Parliament Building deserve to be at the top of your list here.
• Why not see everything on offer in Abbotsford too? Major sights to see here include Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Abbotsford is approximately 40 miles from Downtown Vancouver.
• Venture into the outdoors and breathe in some fresh air at Chesterman Beach. It's 130 miles from Downtown Vancouver.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Canada, then it's likely you'll need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. Also consider that if you do need an IDP, it has no validity on its own. You'll have to show your current driver's license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other requirements 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 rules and regulations before you drive away. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental vehicle.