Well that depends where you’ll be wandering. Downtown Chengdu, about 8 miles from Chengdu Airport (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.), can be a challenge to drive in. Make things easier by reserving something small, fuel-efficient, and simple to handle. Having said that, Chengdu is a handy base from which to explore some of the valleys around Sichuan. If your trip is more about clocking up those miles, you may want something with a little more trunk space and legroom. What about an SUV or a full-size car?