Where to stay

Camping, which is still popular during the European F1 season, is the cheapest form of accommodation available. Take your tent or drive your camper van and experience immerse yourself in a weekend of Formula 1 action without leaving the track.

Another budget option is to stay in a hostel. Most F1 cities around the world offer hostel-style accommodation, which is particularly suited for the budget solo traveler or younger F1 fan. Be ready to share your room with other race fans and don’t expect luxury.

Budget hotels also appeal to many fans. A typical nightly price for a double room in a budget hotel in an F1 city over race weekend will run around $100-$150 USD. Be aware of location though, as you don’t want to book a great deal only to find that you are nowhere near public transport and need to spend a fortune on taxis to get to and from the circuit each day. There is no shortage of mid range and luxury hotel options for F1 travelers in host cities around the world. Expect to pay around $200-300 USD per night for a double room in a mid-range hotel and upwards of $500 USD per night for a five star hotel, depending on the location.

Many F1 circuits are located close to large cities, so a good trade off is to stay where there are better accommodation options, but with a longer daily commute to and from the circuit. Don’t forget that large accommodation booking sites often allow you to reserve a room with no down payment, and with free cancellation if your plans change and you can’t make it to the race. Airbnb is also worth considering for city races and is particularly popular in F1 destinations such as Australia, Canada and the USA.