With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Rize, 40 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Rize Castle, Seyh Mosque and Botanical Tea Garden. Located 60 miles away, Erzurum is another popular option. If you visit, be sure to check out Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, Twin Minaret Madrasa and Caferiye Camii.