Resolved Question: If you were visitng scottsdale,az would you rather fly and have no car or drive a old car alone from LA,CA?

18 January 2012, 7:39 pm

In the next two weeks I'm planning on visiting a friend in Scottsdale,AZ. I have been to phoenix and scottsdael many many times. I know the area. This visit I plan on staying at the motel 6 on camelback next to the scottsdale fashon square. Here is the bigger question. I'm thinking about flying into phoenix sky harbor from Burbank,CA and taking Supershuttle to the motel 6 and not renting a car. To get around I would walk places or use valley metro public tranist. Or I can drive my 12 year old toyota camry from Los Angeles all alone for two nights. Whihc is a better option. I'm on a budget and renting a car at sky harbor is not an option. If I drive my car I will have a car to drive around town. If I fly I will have to walk, use valley metro or use taxis. While in town I plan on walking around scottsdael riverfront, going to downtown phoenix,going to scottsdale fashon square and walking around Mill Ave in Tempe. Each option has pros and cons. The advantage of driving from LA is you put everything in the car and drive door to door. Disadvantages are the long drive accross the dessert alone. Flying has disadvantages too. You cant pack liquids in carry on luggage. Flights can get delayed. I'm concerend that I may get tired after driving 3.5 hours and need a break. I know my car will make it.... Read More »