With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Panaji, 17 miles away, has to offer. Miramar Beach, Deltin Royale Casino and Calangute Market alone make the drive out worthwhile. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Calangute, 18 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Miramar Beach. (But we’re also huge fans of Deltin Royale Casino and Morjim Beach.)