Fetch your luggage, exit arrivals at St. Petersburg, FL Airport (SPG-Albert Whitted), and collect your rental car. Which one you climb into depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be spending most of your time driving in downtown Clearwater, around 16 miles from the terminal, opt for something small and zippy. A compact car that’s fuel-efficient will be ideal for navigating those winding city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the splendid coral reefs of the surrounding region, you’ll probably be clocking up a few miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips more comfortable.