That depends largely on where you’re planning to go. Downtown Fort Smith, about 4 miles from Fort Smith, AR Airport (FSM-Fort Smith Regional), can be a little tricky to drive around. Make life easy by going for something small, fuel-efficient, and a breeze to handle. Bear in mind that Fort Smith is a popular base to explore some of the mountains in Crawford County. If your escape is more about cruising down long stretches of 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?