With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Alappuzha, 45 miles away, has to offer. Alappuzha Beach ought to be at the top of your list here. Kerala Backwaters and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple are interesting attractions too. Don’t forget about Kochi either! Just 55 miles away, Lulu Mall, Marine Drive and Fort Kochi Beach are essential stops here.