It's a nice to have a car and the drive is pretty easy if you avoid rush hour. The second narrows bridge (TC-1) is less of a problem from the airport than the Lions Gate and the Upper Levels Highway (TC-1) continues on to the road to Whistler at Horseshoe Bay. The road is being improved for the Olympics so there may be construction delays. There are no difficult strectches and there are many scenic lookouts until Squamish. Added note: bidding on Priceline will get you a pretty good deal at a high end place in Whistler most of the time. Check out bidding for travel or better bidding.