Fetch your bags exit the gates of Pondicherry Airport (PNY), and collect your rental car. Which one you grab the keys to depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Viluppuram, around 22 miles from the terminal, go for something small and zippy. A compact car that’s easy to operate will suit those busy city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the striking sandy shores of the surrounding area, you may want to add some pit stops. A larger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips a pleasure.