With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Jakarta, 25 miles away, has to offer. Blok M Square, Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City Shopping Mall alone justify the drive. Bogor is another terrific option. It’s 40 miles away and has a variety of fun things to do. Bogor Botanical Garden, Botani Square and The Jungle Waterpark are just the start.