Grab your suitcase, exit arrivals at Ashgabat Airport (ASB), and pick up your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on what your travel itinerary looks like. If you’ll be spending most of your time driving in downtown Ashgabat, around 5 miles from the terminal, consider something zippy and small. A compact car with good handling will suit those bustling city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the scenic desert landscapes of the surrounding region, you’ll probably be clocking up a few miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips more comfortable.