Get your luggage, exit the gates of London Airport (LCY-London City), and pick up your rental car. Which one you hop into depends on where you’ll be going. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown London, around 7 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something small. A compact car that’s easy to handle will be perfect for navigating those busy city streets. But with so many things to see, like the splendid lakes of the surrounding area, you may want to add some pit stops. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips a pleasure.