With some awesome road 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 Smolyan, 19 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Pamporovo Ski Resort, Pamporovo Ski Resort and FunPark Pamporovo. Located 45 miles away, Sandanski is another popular option. If you visit, make sure you check out Pirin National Park, Rozhen Monastery and Villa Melnik Winery.