With some great 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 Andernach, 17 miles away, has to offer. Laacher See ought to be toward the top of your list here. Namedyer Werth and Neuwied Castle are awesome attractions too. Don’t forget about Bacharach either! Just 20 miles away, Stahleck Castle, Reichenstein Castle and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle are must-sees here.