Is it cheaper to drive or fly?
Drive cost vs airfare for your group.
Drive.
$559saved
- Drive: $191 for 1,000 miles there and back.
- Fuel $91. Wear $100.
- Fly: $750 for 2 people.
- Driving costs less even for 1 person.
- 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD: 35 mpg highway.
- Median of 147 gas and hybrid SUVs (2025): $219 to drive it.
500 miles each way. 2 people. Airfare $300 each.
| People | Drive | Fly | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $191 | $450 | Drive |
| 2 | $191 | $750 | Drive |
| 3 | $191 | $1,050 | Drive |
| 4 | $191 | $1,350 | Drive |
| 5 | $191 | $1,650 | Drive |
| 6 | $191 | $1,950 | Drive |
2025 Toyota RAV4: drive or fly page
What this cannot tell you
Time, hotels and meals not counted.
Wear is your estimate, not data.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree
Fuel and range: more tools
- How many mpg does a car get?Mpg, fuel cost and EV range by trim.
- What does a road trip cost?Gas or charging cost for any distance.
- What does it cost per mile?Fuel cents per mile vs the IRS rate.
- Am I getting good mpg?Your miles and gallons vs the EPA rating.
- What mpg for my city and highway mix?Mpg at your share of city miles.
- Does my car need premium gas?Fuel grade by trim and the cost per year.
- Is 30 mpg good?Any mpg from 10 to 60 vs every car.