If I received a DUI out of town, would be beneficial to me to get a lawyer in that town or somewhere else?

First of all you are right in wanting to have legal representation. Your interests will be far better served than trying to go it alone. There are defenses to these cases that an an experienced DUI attorney will know how to put forth. As for getting an attorney from the area in question, that would be preferable. They will have local contacts within the court that they can utilize on your behalf. This could result in having the case dismissed outright or at least having the charge reduced.