Get your bags, exit the gates of Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), and pick up your rental car. Which one you grab the keys to depends on what your travel itinerary looks like. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Port Elizabeth, around 2 miles from the terminal, select something zippy. A compact car with good handling will be ideal for those busy streets. But with almost endless things to see, like the glorious desert landscapes of the region, you’ll probably be racking up those miles. A larger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips a pleasure.