With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Ayr, 18 miles away, has to offer. Ayr Beach, Brig O’Doon and Royal Troon Golf Club alone make the drive out worth it. Don’t forget about Troon either! Just 25 miles away, Royal Troon Golf Club, Prestwick Golf Club and Irvine Beach are essential stops here.