With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy everything that Yogyakarta, 25 miles away, has to offer. Gembira Loka Zoo should be at the top of your list here. Jogja City Mall and Palace of Yogyakarta are terrific attractions too. Surakarta is another terrific option. It’s 35 miles away and has tons of fascinating things to see and do. Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall, Hartono Mall and Mangkunegaran Palace are just the start.