Well that depends where you’re planning to go. Downtown Manhattan, about 6 miles from Manhattan, KS Airport (MHK-Manhattan Regional), can be a bit tricky to drive in. Make life easy by opting for something compact, fuel-efficient, and simple to handle. That said, Manhattan is a handy base from which to explore many of the prairies in Kansas. If your escape is more about steering down lengthy stretches of road, then you may prefer something with a bit more comfort and room to move. What about a full-size car or a standard SUV?