That depends where you’ll be wandering. Downtown Modesto, about 2 miles from Modesto, CA Airport (MOD-Modesto City - County), can be challenging to drive in. Make things easier by reserving something compact, fuel-efficient, and simple to handle. Having said that, Modesto is also the gateway to many of the sandy shores around Stanislaus County. If your trip is more about clocking up those miles, then you may like something with a little more trunk space and room to move around. What about a full-size car or a standard SUV?