$2 Car Rental Balboa

There's lots on offer in Balboa, but venture farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Arrange a set of wheels and you can explore the surrounding area at your leisure. Add these fantastic drives to your list:

• Colon is approximately 35 miles from Balboa. Renowned tourist spots like Gatun Locks should be high on your list while you're in town.
• Why not see everything on offer in Santiago too? Unmissable attractions in this happening city include Escuela Normal Juan Demostenes Arosemena. Santiago is about 110 miles from Balboa.
• Starfish Beach is situated 190 miles from Balboa and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Go for a wander around and enjoy the fresh air here.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in Panama, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country in order to rent a car. You should also be aware that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of documentation as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some added requirements for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in many 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 fine print before you drive away. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or off road with your rental car.