Lets be frank, shall we? Flying is expensive!! Especially as our family grows, vacation flights get more and more expensive. But until kids fly free (never happen), we are all forced to answer the question: Do we fly or do we drive?
This has been a major question around our house in recent weeks. We are planning and booking our vacation for this summer and being on an extra tight budget this year, my husband was leaning more toward driving to our sunny destination. I even polled the audience, asking my friends on facebook for their opinions. The response: completely mixed!
So lets break down the pros and cons...
Flying, though usually more convenient, always costs more. Add to the pricey flight, the cost of checked luggage, parking at the airport, and transportation when you arrive at your destination.
Driving, even long distances, always seems to come out on top price wise. But add to the price of gas, the extra travel time, extra days off of work, meals and hotel rooms on the road, and possibly the price of parking at your destination. Things always have a way of adding up.
But the major factor for me when it comes to choosing between flying and driving: the MOM factor. How many times am I going to hear the word "Mo-omm!" during these travels? You mom's out there know what I mean. Twenty-one hours each way driving versus 8 hours or less each way flying. 42 hours adds up to a lot of MOMs.
For us this year, after much discussion and number crunching, we've decided to bite the bullet and fly. Now, if only the weather will cooperate...
It will all really depends on the budget and specially to those family or friends that will going. Whether you will be driving or flying it really depends on the budget. You got points in your post and I agree on them.
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