$2 Car Rental La Mandarina

Once you've ticked off the fabulous sights in La Mandarina, there's heaps more to explore in the surrounding region. Pick up the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and get out on the open road. Here are some road trips you're sure to love:

• Make tracks to Liberia for a fantastic sightseeing experience. Around 90 miles from La Mandarina, it has many inspiring sights such as Liberia Parque Central.
• Next stop? It has to be Puntarenas, which is around 40 miles away. Puntarenas Pier is one local draw card you won't want to miss.
• Find your way to Pavones Beach to feel grounded in nature. Take a picnic to enjoy or just recharge your batteries in the fresh air. From La Mandarina, it's about 140 miles away.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Costa Rica, then it's likely you'll need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. You should also be aware that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll have to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. A few other things to note for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, 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 cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before driving away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or off road with a rental car.