Get your bags, walk out of arrivals at Southampton Airport (SOU), 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 most of your time driving in downtown Eastleigh, around 2 miles from the terminal, opt for something zippy. A compact car that’s easy to operate will be ideal for those busy streets. But with loads of things to see, like the striking rocky coastlines of the surrounding region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make longer road trips a joy.