Well that depends where you’ll be wandering. Downtown Savannakhet, about 1 mile from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK), can be tricky to drive in. Make life easy by choosing something small, fuel-efficient, and simple to operate. That being said, Savannakhet is an excellent base to explore some of the caves around Laos. If your journey is more about tearing down the open road, then you may like something with a bit more comfort and room to move about. What about a full-size car or a standard SUV?