Grab your luggage, stroll out of Charlotte, NC Airport (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.), and pick up your rental car. Which one you hop into depends on where you want to go. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown Charlotte, around 6 miles from the terminal, consider something small and zippy. A compact car with nimble handling will suit those bustling city streets. But with a wealth of things to see, like the stunning sandy shores of the region, you may want to make a few pit stops. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips a pleasure.