Not having to worry about weather on the return leg could be a huge benefit. Most private pilots are not IFR rated and in many parts of the country weather can

Not having to worry about weather on the return leg could be a huge benefit. Most private pilots are not IFR rated and in many parts of the country weather can be a major problem, getting stuck somewhere is not fun and can lead to poor decisions, especially with passengers. It's unclear if that will justify the cost though.