F1 Grand Prix 2024: Priciest Weekends Revealed
A new study indicates that the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 stands out as the priciest race weekend on this year’s F1 calendar.
The research by sports betting and casino site TonyBet analysed the average price of weekend tickets to each GP with estimates based on budget, mid-range, and luxury price points – accounting for weekend general admission tickets, the lowest-priced grandstand tickets available and hospitality packages.
Admission fees were then calculated along with the average cost of a three-night hotel stay in the racetrack vicinity to identify the most expensive races to attend this year.
#1 – Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
Held in late November, the Las Vegas Grand Prix takes the top spot as the most expensive GP this year, with an average weekend cost of approximately €7,217.
Weekend tickets to attend the event range from €551 for a three-day general admission ticket to an eye-watering €11,481 for a ‘Bellagio Fountain Club Luxury Hospitality’ ticket. Similarly, the average cost of a three-night stay in the city on race weekend will cost an estimated €2,746, with even the average cost of budget, 2–3-star hotel stays costing over €1,500 for three nights on the November dates.
#2 – United States Grand Prix 2024
The famous Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is home to the second-most expensive race to attend this season – with an average weekend cost of €7,008.
General admission tickets for the event cost around €357 and the lowest-priced grandstand weekend entry costs €482, while F1 Paddock Club weekend packages will see its ticketholders charged €9,346 for the luxury experience – for an average admission price of €3,395. In addition, for a three-night stay near the track from the 18th October 2024, attendees can expect to pay an average price of €3,613 for a double room.
#3 – Grand Prix du Canada 2024
The Canadian Grand Prix will take place in Montreal from the 7th-9th June and ranks the third-most expensive GP this year, as the study found that weekend attendance will cost an average of €6,987.
According to the study, attendees will spend an average of €3,305 to access the three-day event. While there are some affordable budget options for attendees, such as €193 for general admission or €214 for low-tier grandstand tickets, weekend access varies greatly as a luxury Paddock Club package will set attendees back more than a whopping €9,500.
In terms of accommodation, a three-night stay near the track on the race dates will cost an average of €2,980 for a 2-3-star budget stay or an estimated €4,385 for a 4-5-star hotel – for an average of €3,682 for the weekend.
#4 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024
Fourth on the list is the last race in the season calendar and the final of the Championship for 2024, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. A three-night stay in the city, along with weekend access to the race, will cost attendees an average of €6,723.
Three-day general admission tickets are priced at €312, and the cheapest available grandstand seats are priced slightly higher at €412. However, for guests seeking a luxurious experience to celebrate the season’s end, Paddock Club packages come in at around a huge €10,113 – for an average entry cost estimated to be €3,612.
For attendees needing accommodation, the average cost of a 2-3-star hotel is estimated at €1,783 for three nights on the December weekend, while a 4-5-star luxe stay would set guests back an estimated €4,439 – average stays in the area at €3,111 for three nights.
#5 – Miami Grand Prix 2024
Miami, Florida, is the fifth-most expensive F1 GP to attend this year, rounding out all three USA races in the calendar and the earliest race in the season to appear on the list. The study found that weekend attendance at the event will cost an average of €6,510 for tickets and accommodation.
To gain three-day access, general admission tickets cost around €399 – the second highest in the entire calendar – and low-tier grandstand tickets come in at €769, while luxury, Paddock Club rooftop packages cost more than €11,000. This provides an average entry cost of just over €4,000, combined with the average cost of a three-night hotel stay in the city at €2,440.
#6 – British Grand Prix 2024
Held at Silverstone, the British Grand Prix comes in as the sixth-most expensive GP to attend this year, with a total average weekend cost of an estimated €6,076 for three-day entry and hotel accommodation.
General admission tickets for the weekend event cost around €303, with the lowest available grandstand tickets costing just over €600. However, more exclusive hospitality packages, including Paddock Club weekend tickets for the famous track, cost upwards of €8,350– resulting in an average ticket price of €3,089.
Similarly, the average cost of hotel stays in the area for those needing accommodation, will cost an average of €2,987 for three nights over the race weekend in early July.
Top ten most expensive GP 2024
|
Rank |
Grand Prix |
Average Weekend Ticket | Average Three-night Hotel Stay | Average Weekend Cost |
| 1 | Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 | € 4,470 | € 2,746 | € 7,217 |
| 2 | United States Grand Prix 2024 (Austin, TX) | € 3,395 | € 3,613 | € 7,008 |
| 3 | Grand Prix Du Canada 2024 (Montreal) | € 3,305 | € 3,682 | € 6,987 |
| 4 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 | € 3,612 | € 3,111 | € 6,723 |
| 5 | Miami Grand Prix 2024 | € 4,070 | € 2,440 | € 6,510 |
| 6 | British Grand Prix 2024 | € 3,089 | € 2,987 | € 6,076 |
| 7 | Belgian Grand Prix 2024 (Spa) | € 2,333 | € 3,721 | € 6,054 |
| 8 | Grand Prix De Monaco 2024 | € 3,357 | € 1,826 | € 5,183 |
| 9 | Singapore Grand Prix 2024 | € 3,074 | € 1,187 | € 4,261 |
| 10 | Gran Premio D’Italia 2024 (Monza) | € 3,051 | € 1,193 | € 4,243 |
A spokesperson for TonyBet commented on the findings:
“Tickets to Formula 1 Championship races are some of the most in-demand in international sport, so it’s expected that they come at a premium cost. However, with loyal fans and new – due to the sport’s increasing popularity by new demographics thanks to the likes of Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ – keen to be in on the action, tickets will be increasingly snapped up as the season progresses.
“The study provides useful insights for fans keen to estimate how much to budget to be able to attend some of the most hotly anticipated race events of the year. It is particularly interesting to see that all three American races place in the top five most expensive – highlighting the growing fanbase for the sport in the USA and the potential calibre of guests in attendance, often including A-list celebrities.”
