With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience all that Ashdod, 55 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Ashdod Beach, Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture and Eye of the Sun. Located 60 miles away, Jerusalem is another popular choice. If you stop by, make sure you check out Jaffa Gate, Mount Zion and Machane Yehuda Market.