With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Kozhikode, 25 miles away, has to offer. Kozhikode Beach, Beypore Beach and Thali Shiva Temple alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Located 35 miles away, Thrissur is another place to aim for. If you drop by, don’t miss Triprayar Sri Rama Temple, Vadakkumnathan Temple and Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple.