That depends on where you’re going. Downtown Ann Arbor, about 11 miles from Detroit, MI Airport (YIP-Willow Run), can be a challenge to drive in. Make things easy for yourself by renting something compact, fuel-efficient, and a breeze to handle. That being said, Ann Arbor is a good base to explore many of the lakes in Washtenaw County. If your journey is more about cruising the wide-open roads, you may want a ride with a little more trunk space and extra legroom. What about a full-size car or a standard SUV?