Get your bags, exit Merida, Yucatan Airport (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.), and collect your rental car. Which one you drive off in depends on where you want to go. If you’ll be spending a lot of time driving in downtown Mérida, around 4 miles from the terminal, select something small and zippy. A compact car that’s fuel-efficient will be perfect for those busy city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the striking rocky coastlines 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 lengthier road trips more comfortable.