With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Shumen, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Madara Rider, Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria and Shumen Fortress. Located 25 miles away, Varna is another popular option. If you visit, make sure you check out Sea Garden, Varna Beach and Mall Varna.