Just got the Jetta Feb 25th: Visiting our daughter near Helena, Montana in May. I did the math:
Fly:
Tickets: $900
Baggage Fee: $100
Rental Car: $350
Airport Food: $40
Airport Parking Fee: $60
Total: $1,450
Drive:
Miles Round Trip: 3,400
Estimated MPG: 44
Gallons Used: 76
Est Cost per Gallon: $3.90
Fuel Cost: $296.40
Road Food: $30.00
Oil Change when I get back: $60.00
Total: $386.40
It's a 24-25 hour trip by vehicle and almost nearly that flying when you consider drive to airport, layovers, etc.
My wife and I are looking forward to seeing the country. Heck, our trip takes us through the Black Hills!
I'll report back on mileage and thoughts when the trip is over.
Fly:
Tickets: $900
Baggage Fee: $100
Rental Car: $350
Airport Food: $40
Airport Parking Fee: $60
Total: $1,450
Drive:
Miles Round Trip: 3,400
Estimated MPG: 44
Gallons Used: 76
Est Cost per Gallon: $3.90
Fuel Cost: $296.40
Road Food: $30.00
Oil Change when I get back: $60.00
Total: $386.40
It's a 24-25 hour trip by vehicle and almost nearly that flying when you consider drive to airport, layovers, etc.
My wife and I are looking forward to seeing the country. Heck, our trip takes us through the Black Hills!
I'll report back on mileage and thoughts when the trip is over.