02 / Travel is part of the total
Add the expenses outside the facility.
Travel can change the comparison more than a headline fee suggests. Include transport in both directions, airport transfers, lodging before or after a stay, food not supplied, companion travel where relevant, and the financial effect of taking time away from work or caregiving. A location-specific question deserves its own line item: someone weighing options may need to compare treatment considerations in Colorado with the travel requirements attached to other destinations.
Cross-border options require the same discipline. A plan involving ibogaine treatment in Mexico may involve different travel, documentation, timing, and return-planning questions than an option closer to home. If Canada is part of the search, add the practical route to Canadian treatment-center comparisons rather than assuming the quoted amount covers the complete trip.
Keep the total flexible. A quote can be clear while the itinerary is not, so record what would happen if a flight changes, an extra night is needed, or a companion’s plans shift. The total-cost guide can be used alongside this page to keep those separate columns visible.