A road trip is calling your name, and McKownville is a wonderful base to kick-start your journey. Situated 4 miles from downtown, the first thing you ought to pick up is the key to one of our superb rental cars. An SUV will take you in and around Albany in safety and comfort — or you might want to steer off the beaten track and uncover hidden spots with a rugged four-wheel drive. For city commuting, we’d suggest going for an economy or compact car. They might not be as spacious, but they’ll be a dream when it comes to gliding into those tight parking lots.