Fetch your bags stroll out of Ilheus Airport (IOS), and collect your rental car. Which one you hop into depends on where you’re headed. If you’ll be mostly driving in downtown Ilheus, around 12 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something small and zippy. A compact car that’s easy to operate will be ideal for navigating those winding city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the glorious sandy shores of the surrounding area, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A larger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make longer road trips a pleasure.