With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Veliky Novgorod, 50 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Novgorod Kremlin, Saint Sophia Cathedral and Millennium of Russia. Gatchina is another wonderful option. It’s 55 miles away and boasts tons of interesting things to do. Gatchina Palace, Palace Park and Around the Corner Theater are just the start.