With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Gatchina, 18 miles away, has to offer. Gatchina Palace, Palace Park and Around the Corner Theater alone make the drive out worth it. Located 19 miles away, St. Petersburg is another popular choice. If you stop by, make sure you check out Mariinsky Theatre, C-189 Submarine Museum and Yusupov Palace.