Car Rental Lamu Old Town

When you've covered all the interesting places in Lamu Old Town, there's heaps more to explore in the region. Pick up the keys to a rental car, stow your bags in the trunk and hit the road. These are some drives we think you'll enjoy:

• Make tracks to Malindi for a fantastic sightseeing experience. Roughly 85 miles from Lamu Old Town, it has lots of inspiring attractions, including Malindi Beach.
• Around 95 miles away, Watamu is also popular with wanderers. Set aside time to experience Watamu Beach while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love visiting this colorful city.
• Head to Diani Beach to rediscover nature. Take a picnic to enjoy or just sit and unwind. From Lamu Old Town, it's 170 miles away.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Kenya, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence in order 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 license 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 to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be at least 25 in many 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. You typically can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with your rental car.