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 enjoy everything that Gaziantep, 40 miles away, has to offer. Gaziantep Castle should be at the top of your list here. Antep Sepeti and Sirvani Mosque are fantastic attractions too. Don’t skip Antakya either! Just 60 miles away, Habibi Neccar Mosque, Antakya Archaelogical Museum and St. Paul Orthodox Church are non-negotiable stops here.