{"id":1128,"date":"2015-10-26T13:45:15","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T17:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:23:24","slug":"flying-vs-driving-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2015\/flying-vs-driving-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying vs. Driving in Florida."},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the best way to get from point A to point B? \u00a0Calm down, this is no obscure common core math problem; it is a question\u00a0many\u00a0ponder\u00a0as\u00a0they prepare to travel. Being six weeks out from Thanksgiving and about ten from Christmas, \u00a0people are contemplating the decision, \u201cShould we fly or drive to our destination for the holidays?\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse Survey<\/a>, 71 percent of Floridians plan to take an overnight trip between October and December. Now that gasoline prices are cheaper, many Floridians are opting to drive rather than fly. The study reports 43 percent plan to fly, while 47 percent will take advantage of lower gas prices and drive.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor many the issue usually boils down to money,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>. \u201cWhile there are some deals on air travel during the off-peak season, I think many customers are frustrated that a significant price drop in oil\/gas is not being reflected in the costs of peak-season air travel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aside from high prices, another issue working against airlines is air travel in general. \u00a0The American Customer Satisfaction <\/a>index rates airlines as one of the least favorite industries among American consumers.<\/p>\n

So, do you load up the car or shell out for a pricey airline ticket? You have the option to contend with possible lost or damaged luggage, long lines, delays, awkward pat downs from TSA and cramped seating. Could it be worse than coping with mind-numbing traffic and complaining passengers?<\/p>\n

As a general rule of thumb, personal finance app, Mint<\/a> recommends if the destination is less than four hours away, drive. If budget is the driving force in your decision making, BeFrugal.com has a fly or drive calculator to help you in making the decision to fly or drive for your next trip by estimating the time and costs of driving and flying.<\/p>\n

The AAA survey found the top factors in deciding to fly or drive include:<\/p>\n