With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Samara, 25 miles away, has to offer. Samara Beach, Military History Museum of the Volga-Ural Military District and Chamber Stage Drama Theater alone make the drive out worth it. Tolyatti is another popular destination. It’s 35 miles away and offers a range of intriguing things to do. Museum of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Tolyatti, Church of Saint Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow and Youth Theater Vokzal are just the start.