Sure, you can do Lakeland without a rental vehicle. But with loads to see and do here, having one would certainly make your escape a whole lot more fun. If you’re planning to get out of the city and into the great outdoors, book a vehicle with some power. A full-size or mid-size SUV will take you to the area’s coral reefs in style. Spending a lot of your time downtown? A small, economical car is the way to go. Driving through narrow lanes and squeezing into tight parking spots will be a cinch in one of these.