Astoria has plenty to keep you busy, but don't limit yourself to just the one place. Grab a set of wheels and head off to explore the wider region. Here are a few places to choose from:

• Tacoma is around 161 kilometres from Astoria. Top-rated tourist spots like Museum of Glass deserve to be high on your list while you're in town.
• Located 113 kilometres away, Portland is also a favourite with travellers. Make time to check out Oregon Zoo while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love staying a while in this city.
• Get into the great outdoors and take in the serenity at North Cascades National Park. It's approximately 338 kilometres from Astoria.

If you don't have a license from the U.S, then you may need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country before renting a car in the U.S. If you find that an IDP is part of the requirements to drive in the U.S., be aware that you'll also have to show your current valid driver's license and your passport or other forms of ID. Lastly, the credit card used to rent the car needs to match the name on your license and passport in order to finalize your car rental. Additional requirements for car rentals in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in many states to rent a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the rental car company before you travel to understand all the regulations that may apply to you.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive off the lot so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When renting a car in the U.S, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your home. Please read all the rules and regulations before booking!