Comments on: Should You Fly or Drive? How to Make the Most Cost-Effective Decision

By: Jen @ Frugal Millennial

Jen @ Frugal Millennial — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 18:53:08 +0000

We generally fly (although we don’t travel much at all anyway) if we’re going somewhere that’s more than an 8 hour drive away. Neither of us particularly like driving, and flying is so much quicker.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:56:10 +0000

Growing up my family used to drive everywhere. We’d drive as far as miami and we racked up 330,000 on the family car. Now that I’m on my own I don’t have many vacation days and we don’t get any holiday time so if i’m traveling now I almost always fly. I’d rather spend as much of my time off at my destination rather than traveling 🙂

By: Maggy

Maggy — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:13:09 +0000

Thank you for this great post and printable. I usually don’t have to think about flying or driving, because I don’t have a car. But if I am travelling with my parents, this will come in handy.
I usually have to decide if I fly or take a train. My aunt lives about 850km away in another country and we visit her a few times per year. We used to take the train most of the time, when I was a child, because there was a direct one (means 10 hours on a train) and there are big savings for children. (you only have to pay 50% and that only in the other country. Children could travel for free in my home country when the family has a discount card) So the decision was made easily. Nowadays I have to pay the full price, there is no direct train available anymore (means more stress with changing trains) and less time to spend on holidays in general. We usually fly nowadays, as it takes about half the time (door to door) and it usually costs about the same. I think although costs are the major factor in deciding wheter to fly or drive, other thing have to be considered as well.

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:46:36 +0000

In reply to Frank Facts.

Absolutely, Frank! Once you figure out the price points, it’s important to factor in the time. My husband and I love road trips so for us driving doesn’t feel like a hassle – but I know many people do not share that feeling. 🙂 Less hassle can be worth paying for, it’s just good to know how much you are shelling out for the convenience {or of course, in some cases the more convenient option is actually cheaper!}

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:41:47 +0000

In reply to Ramona. You are making me jealous, Ramona. Visiting Europe is on my bucket list! I would love to be able to drive from country to country admiring all the beautiful scenery.

By: Frank Facts

Frank Facts — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:38 +0000

Honestly, this is a sheer case of cost-benefits. Obviously, driving is often cheaper. But is it really “worth” the cost, if driving takes 3x more in transit time, and it’s arguably less safe the longer the distance (you get tired, it gets dark, etc.). For me, I think it depends on how big the price differential is: if I’m only saving a few bucks, I’ll fly instead. 🙂

By: Ramona

Ramona — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:19:32 +0000

We drive to our summer holiday spot (Croatia). It’s a 12 hour drive and it’s just a tank worth of fuel. We’re 3 people so it’s very cheap (not to mention we can carry more stuff, since we’re in our car). When we go to Spain for instance, we take the plane. Driving there would be at least 2-3 days, more tanks to fill, hotels etc. It’s not worth the hassle, especially when the airplane tickets are pretty cheap.