With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Cherating, 40 miles away, has to offer. Cherating Beach, Pantai Cherating and Cherating Turtle Sanctuary alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Located 50 miles away, Kuala Terengganu is another popular destination. If you stop by, make sure you check out Pasar Payang, Crystal Mosque and Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium.