That depends largely on where you’re going. Downtown Buffalo, about 8 miles from Buffalo, NY Airport (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.), can be tricky to drive around. Make life easy by going for something compact, fuel-efficient, and simple to handle. That being said, Buffalo is a handy base from which to explore some of the rocky coastlines around Erie County. If your getaway is more about cruising down long stretches of road, you may want a ride with a little more comfort and room to move around. How about an SUV or a full-size car?