With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Ashdod, 25 miles away, has to offer. Ashdod Beach ought to be toward the top of your list here. Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture and Eye of the Sun are must-see attractions too. Tel Aviv is another terrific option. It’s 30 miles away and boasts a variety of fascinating things to do. Rothschild Boulevard, Ben Yehuda Street and Hilton Beach are just the start.