With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Veliky Novgorod, 55 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Novgorod Kremlin, Saint Sophia Cathedral and Millennium of Russia. Don’t miss Gatchina either! Just 60 miles away, Gatchina Palace, Palace Park and Around the Corner Theater are non-negotiable stops here.