Well that depends where you’re planning to go. Downtown Brownsville, about 4 miles from Brownsville, TX Airport (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.), can be a bit tricky to drive around. Make things easy for yourself by renting something compact, fuel-efficient, and a breeze to handle. Keep in mind that Brownsville is an excellent base to explore many of the sandy shores in Cameron County. If your trip is more about tearing down the open road, then you may like something with a bit more comfort and room to move around. How about a full-size car or a standard SUV?