With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Swansea, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Bark Mill Museum, Spiky Bridge and Heritage Centre. St Helens is another great option. It’s 35 miles away and offers tons of awesome things to do. Binalong Bay, St Helens Waterfront and Dora Point Beach are just the start.