Car Rentals in Washington, USA

After you've been to all of the well-known sights in Washington, there's loads more to see in the surrounding area. Collect the keys to a rental car, toss your luggage in the trunk and get out on the open road. Here are some drives we think you'll enjoy:

• Baltimore is around 90 miles from Washington. Popular tourist attractions like National Aquarium in Baltimore deserve to be high on your list here.
• Your next pit stop? Bowie, which is around 80 miles away. Six Flags America is one local highlight you really shouldn't miss.
• First Landing State Park is located 170 miles from Washington and is one of the region's most beautiful nature spots. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license from the United States, you might need to organise an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country of residence before starting the car hire process. If you find that an IDP is part of the requirements to drive in the U.S, note that you'll also need to show your current valid driver's license and your passport or other form of ID. Lastly, your credit card used to hire the car must match the name on your driver's license and passport in order to confirm your hire. Additional requirements for hire cars in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some places, the minimum age is 21 years. We recommend checking local regulations, as well as with the hired car company before you book to understand additional terms and conditions.
• Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you leave the lot so you can avoid unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the U.S, you typically can't cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, drive onto ferries or traverse off-road areas with your car hire. Please read the regulations before you book!