(I live in a large city in Germany and use public transport for everything that's beyond walking distance.)

Anecdotally, I briefly considered getting a driver's license just because it gives me more options how to spend my vacation. Going to a certain place and driving around to explore the countryside is much more convenient with a car (either self-owned or rental) than by train. I ended up deciding against it because of the high upfront cost of getting a driver's license, and because I would probably not be a good/safe driver if I would not be driving routinely.