With some great road 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 Semarang, 17 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with Paragon City Mall Semarang, Sam Poo Kong and Old City. Don’t forget about Magelang either! Just 20 miles away, Borobudur Golf Country Club, Taman Kyai Langgeng Magelang and Diponegoro Museum are non-negotiable stops here.