With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Serpukhov, 30 miles away, has to offer. Serpukhov Music and Drama Theatre, Vysotsky Monastery and Church of All Saints alone justify the drive out here. Situated 50 miles away, Kolomna is another popular choice. If you swing by, be sure to check out Monument to L Type Steam Locomotive, Staro Golutvin Monastery and Kolomna Kremlin.