Fetch your suitcase, exit Minden, NV Airport (MEV-Minden-Tahoe), and collect your rental car. Which one you drive off in depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown Carson City, around 11 miles from the terminal, go for something small. A compact car that’s easy to maneuver will be perfect for those busy city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the picturesque desert landscapes of the region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips a joy.