With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Cheboksary, 30 miles away, has to offer. Monument of Mother, Chuvash National Museum and Museum of V.I. Chapaev alone make the drive out worth it. Kazan is another wonderful option. It’s 50 miles away and boasts an array of fascinating things to see and do. Kazan Kremlin, Kazan Arena and Kul Sharif Mosque are just the start.