Grab your bags, exit the arrivals hall at Rome, NY Airport (RME-Griffiss Intl.), and collect your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown Utica, around 12 miles from the terminal, choose something zippy and small. A compact car with good maneuverability will be ideal for navigating those bustling city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the splendid rocky coastlines of the surrounding region, you may want to make a few pit stops. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips more comfortable.