With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Butterworth, 40 miles away, has to offer. KOMTAR, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza alone justify the drive out here. Alor Setar is another great option. It’s 45 miles away and has a variety of intriguing things to see and do. Darul Aman Stadium, Kuala Kedah Fort and Alor Setar Tower are only the start.