Real trip costs for every race on the 2026 calendar — flights, 3 nights of hotel, food, transport, and a general admission ticket. Sorted by total cost from where you're travelling. All prices include the F1 Premium surcharge that inflates hotels and services during race week.
Budapest, Hungary · July
£870
total trip
£120
Flights
£450
Hotel (3n)
£150
Food (3d)
£80
GA ticket
Budapest is a genuinely great city break — the race is almost a bonus. Ruin bars, thermal baths, and food that costs a fraction of Western Europe.
Madrid, Spain · September
£1,060
total trip
£100
Flights
£540
Hotel (3n)
£210
Food (3d)
£110
GA ticket
Brand new circuit for 2026. September weather in Madrid is warm and dry. Combine with city sightseeing — metro system makes it easy.
Spielberg, Austria · June
£1,090
total trip
£140
Flights
£540
Hotel (3n)
£210
Food (3d)
£100
GA ticket
The Red Bull Ring feels like a festival. Camping is popular and cuts accommodation costs significantly. Stunning Alpine scenery.
Stavelot, Belgium · July
£1,190
total trip
£120
Flights
£600
Hotel (3n)
£240
Food (3d)
£130
GA ticket
One of the greatest circuits on the calendar. UK fans can drive via Eurotunnel and skip the flight cost entirely.
Barcelona, Spain · June
£1,260
total trip
£100
Flights
£660
Hotel (3n)
£270
Food (3d)
£130
GA ticket
Beach city with a race attached. Barcelona is one of the easiest first races logistically — good public transport, plenty of accommodation options.
Monza, Italy · September
£1,380
total trip
£120
Flights
£720
Hotel (3n)
£270
Food (3d)
£170
GA ticket
The tifosi atmosphere is unmatched — Monza on race day is unlike any other circuit. Stay in Milan (20 min by train) for better hotel value.
Zandvoort, Netherlands · August
£1,390
total trip
£100
Flights
£780
Hotel (3n)
£270
Food (3d)
£140
GA ticket
Beach town atmosphere with a seaside circuit. Train from Amsterdam Centraal takes 30 minutes. The orange army creates an incredible race day energy.
Mexico City, Mexico · October
£1,640
total trip
£580
Flights
£540
Hotel (3n)
£240
Food (3d)
£180
GA ticket
The cheapest race for North American fans. The stadium section atmosphere is legendary. Food and transport costs are very low by F1 standards.
Montreal, Canada · June
£1,910
total trip
£580
Flights
£720
Hotel (3n)
£300
Food (3d)
£110
GA ticket
The best first-timer race on the calendar. Metro goes directly to the circuit, GA tickets are good value, and Montreal is a world-class city.
Austin, USA · October
£1,980
total trip
£580
Flights
£720
Hotel (3n)
£300
Food (3d)
£180
GA ticket
COTA is one of the most first-timer friendly circuits. Austin itself is a great city — live music, food scene, and easy domestic flights from anywhere in the US.
All costs are based on a 3-night stay during race week with economy return flights, mid-range hotel, and a general admission ticket.
Prices include the F1 Premium — the markup that hotels, restaurants, and services apply during race week. This typically adds £70–£200 to a trip depending on the circuit. These numbers reflect what you'll actually pay, not what the city costs in a normal week.
Costs are sourced from 2025/2026 booking data and updated quarterly. Individual prices will vary based on booking timing and availability.