Get your luggage, exit Lafayette, IN Airport (LAF-Purdue University), and collect your rental car. Which one you motor off in depends on where you’re headed. If you’ll be mainly driving in downtown Lafayette, around 3 miles from the terminal, go for something zippy and small. A compact car that’s fuel-efficient will be perfect for navigating those busy city streets. But with so many things to see, like the beautiful rural landscapes of the region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make longer road trips more comfortable.