That depends where you’d like to go. Downtown Praia, about 2 miles from Santiago Island Airport (RAI-Praia Intl.), can be challenging to drive in. Keep things easy by going for something compact, fuel-efficient, and a cinch to handle. That said, Praia is a popular base for exploring many of the coral reefs in Cape Verde. If your vacation is more about steering down lengthy stretches of road, you may want something with a little more trunk space and room to move about. How about a full-size car or a standard SUV?