That depends largely on where you want to go. Downtown Tulsa, about 6 miles from Tulsa, OK Airport (TUL-Tulsa Intl.), can be challenging to drive around. Make things easy for yourself by going for something small, fuel-efficient, and a breeze to handle. That said, Tulsa is a popular base to explore many of the prairies in Tulsa County. If your escape is more about tearing down the open road, you may want a ride with a little more trunk space and legroom. How about a full-size car or a standard SUV?