With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Bergama, 40 miles away, has to offer. Pergamon Acropolis, Ruins of Pergamum and Asclepion alone make the drive out worthwhile. Izmir is another popular option. It’s 55 miles away and offers a variety of fascinating things to do. Izmir Optimum AVM, Kemeralti Market and Izmir Harbour are only the start.