$9 Car Rental El Pilar

Once you've checked out all of the well-known attractions in El Pilar, there's heaps more to explore in the surrounding region. Collect the keys to a rental car, toss your bags in the trunk and hit the open road. We've pulled together some drives we know you'll enjoy:

• Elche is 85 miles from El Pilar. Renowned tourist attractions like Palmeral of Elche should be high on your list while you're in town.
• Around 80 miles away, Alicante is also popular with wanderers. Make sure you check out Castle of Santa Barbara while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love coming to this buzzing city.
• Park Güell is about 190 miles from El Pilar and is one of the region's most spectacular nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air here.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Spain, then it's likely you'll need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your place of residence to be allowed to rent a car. You should also note that if an IDP is required, it has no validity 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 used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, 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 the types of vehicles available to rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before sliding behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with a rental vehicle.