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 enjoy all that Kolhapur, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Mahalakshmi Temple, Jyotiba Temple and Rankala Lake. Situated 35 miles away, Ratnagiri is another popular destination. If you swing by, be sure to check out Jaigad Fort, Thiba Palace and Ratnagiri Lighthouse.