I’m headed to Roth in July and it’s my first time racing overseas. I’ve been trying to decide where to stay and wanted to see what people think about a couple different options. I’m already leaning heavily toward Nuremberg but could be convinced otherwise. It’ll be me, my teenage daughter, and my mom. I‘ve been considering:
[1] Airbnb. Lots of options in Nuremberg, prices are reasonable, more space than a hotel, kitchen to cook in if we want.
[2] Hotel. Also several options, possibly less expensive than an Airbnb, some include breakfast and have a pool.
[3] Travel company. Include housing as well as perks like airport transfers, drop off and pick up of gear on race day, they’ll shuttle my daughter and mom to spectating spots.
The “all in one package” travel company is tempting since they’ll likely make race day easier for my daughter and mom and I wouldn’t have to rent a car, but they’re pricey. For example Race Quest has 7-day packages for ~$3,500 per person while Tri Travel has similar 7-day packages for ~$1,900 per person (crazy variability there!). I can book an Airbnb for 7 nights at much lower cost but would need to rent a car and worry about how my mom and daughter get around when I’m racing.
Are the “all in one” packages worth the extra cost?
Is getting in, around, and out of Roth on race day challenging for racers and/or spectators?
My mom is in her 70s and mobile but not going to be running around from place to place on race day.
Any thoughts are very welcome!
[1] Airbnb. Lots of options in Nuremberg, prices are reasonable, more space than a hotel, kitchen to cook in if we want.
[2] Hotel. Also several options, possibly less expensive than an Airbnb, some include breakfast and have a pool.
[3] Travel company. Include housing as well as perks like airport transfers, drop off and pick up of gear on race day, they’ll shuttle my daughter and mom to spectating spots.
The “all in one package” travel company is tempting since they’ll likely make race day easier for my daughter and mom and I wouldn’t have to rent a car, but they’re pricey. For example Race Quest has 7-day packages for ~$3,500 per person while Tri Travel has similar 7-day packages for ~$1,900 per person (crazy variability there!). I can book an Airbnb for 7 nights at much lower cost but would need to rent a car and worry about how my mom and daughter get around when I’m racing.
Are the “all in one” packages worth the extra cost?
Is getting in, around, and out of Roth on race day challenging for racers and/or spectators?
My mom is in her 70s and mobile but not going to be running around from place to place on race day.
Any thoughts are very welcome!