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Vent: I thought booking the cheapest flight was always the right move until my trip to Denver
I always went for the lowest fare, no matter what. Last month, I booked a $89 flight to Denver that landed at 11pm. By the time I got a bus and then a rideshare to my hostel, it was 1am and I'd spent an extra $38. A flight landing at 4pm was $115, but I could have taken the free airport train. I finally saw that the real cost is the ticket plus getting from the plane to your bed. Has anyone else added up those hidden costs and changed how they book?
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clairem4726d agoMost Upvoted
What about the cost of your time and energy? I once took a red-eye to save thirty bucks and was so wrecked the next day I slept through half my plans. That cheap ticket cost me a museum visit I really wanted to make. Now I look at the whole picture, not just the number on the booking site. Being a zombie on vacation isn't a good deal.
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carr.brooke26d ago
My Denver trip taught me the same lesson. I started adding a flat $50 to every cheap flight for ground transport and food delays. It changes which option is actually cheaper.
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Interesting take, but I find that extra cost is way too fixed to be useful. My food and transport needs change a ton depending on the airport and time of day. Honestly, I just check the shuttle prices and pack snacks.
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