Grab your luggage, walk out of Maracaibo Airport (MAR-La Chinita Intl.), and collect your rental car. Which one you climb into depends on what your travel itinerary looks like. If you’ll be mainly driving in downtown Maracaibo, around 7 miles from the terminal, opt for something small. A compact car with nimble handling will be ideal for those busy streets. But with so many things to see, like the glorious coral reefs of the surrounding area, you’ll probably be racking up a few miles. A larger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make lengthier road trips a joy.