As gas prices and airfare soar, is it cheaper to fly or drive when traveling on a budget?

Source: kion546.com · Published: 2026-08-01

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://kion546.b-cdn.net/2026/07/the-points-guy-as-gas-prices-and-airfare-soar.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="As gas prices and airfare soar" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div> <p>&#160; If you&#8217;re traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that&#8217;s not</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kioncentralcoast.com/stacker-travel/2026/07/31/as-gas-prices-and-airfare-soar-is-it-cheaper-to-fly-or-drive-when-traveling-on-a-budget/">As gas prices and airfare soar, is it cheaper to fly or drive when traveling on a budget?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kioncentralcoast.com">KION Central Coast</a>.</p>