That depends largely on where you’ll be wandering. Downtown Baton Rouge, about 6 miles from Baton Rouge, LA Airport (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan), can be tricky to drive around. Make things easy by choosing something small, fuel-efficient, and a cinch to handle. Having said that, Baton Rouge is a popular base to explore some of the mangroves around Louisiana. If your vacation is more about hitting the wide open road, then you may like something with a bit more comfort and room to move around. How about an SUV or a full-size car?