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Mike,
Not sure about the license. It's easy enough to get a IDP International Driving Permit in u.s.a. for about 12 bucks at AAA. I think Ukraine is on the list. The IDP + your stateside DL is valid in numerous countries. Personally, I'd take train or bus from Kyiv and BUY a car in Kremenchuk. (That is my plan on my next trip very soon). I'd bet you could score a very cool used Lavda for similar cost to renting. If you've not driven in Ukraine, think twice about it first. It is NOT EVEN CLOSE to how driving is in u.s.a., or western Europe - its much nicer IMHO. If you've not been to Ukraine you may wish to "not drive" there, at least for your first trip; just to get the feel of things. If you rent in Kyiv & drive to Kremenchuk, it's about 4 to 5 hr drive on unimproved pavement. If you don't at least know Cyrillic alphabet well, visit Mask restaurant in Lenin Str - excellent food & menus are also printed in english. Lenin Str also has internet café and phones if you need those. Have fun.