When you've ticked off the great sights in Crystal Palace, there's a lot more to explore in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, toss your bags in the trunk and hit the open road. We've come up with some drives we know you'll love:

• Head off to Oxford for a fantastic sightseeing experience. About 55 miles from Crystal Palace, it's home to lots of cool attractions, including Christ Church College.
• Approximately 110 miles away, Bristol is also popular with wanderers. Set aside time to check out Cabot Circus Shopping Centre while you're here. It's one of the reasons people love visiting this buzzing city.
• Sherwood Forest Country Park is located 130 miles from Crystal Palace and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air here.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in England, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. Please 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 documentation as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card you used to book the rental vehicle 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 most 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 vehicles you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or off road with a rental vehicle.