Is the drive to Salt Lake and back really worth it? You still have to pay for parking, and you’re losing 8 hours!
What Does It Really Cost to Fly Out of Salt Lake City?
True Cost Calculator – Try it for yourself. (Calculated as roundtrip.)
What It Costs to Drive to Salt Lake City for a Four Day Trip:
334 miles @ $0.67/mile*……………….. $223
(2024 IRS mileage rate. That’s what the government figures is the real cost of driving your vehicle – gas, maintenance, depreciation, wear.)
4 days parking @ $12/day…………………..$48
= $271
And You Save Time When You Fly Out of Pocatello:
8 Hours!
That’s how much time you save flying out of Pocatello Regional Airport:
Going…
Driving to Salt Lake City:………………………………….2.5 Hours
Park, catch the shuttle, check-in, screening,
walk to my gate:………………………………………………….2 Hours
And when you get back…
Pick up luggage, take shuttle to my car:…1 Hour
Drive back to southeast Idaho:……………………2.5 Hours
= 8 Hours!
When you fly out of Pocatello, you can use that time to get things done. And that puts you ahead of the curve.
