Budget Planner – 2018 Belgian Grand Prix

How much will your weekend at the Belgian F1 Grand Prix set you back? Read our budget planner to find out! The next race is on August 24-26, 2018.

The Belgian Grand Prix is one of the more expensive events on the F1 calendar. Tickets are expensive and you’ll also need to factor in daily travel costs if you stay further afield. That’s why trackside camping makes a lot of sense here; you’ll save money and still have an amazing experience.

• Weekend cost approx. €335 ($410 USD)
• 3-day General Admission ticket = €145
• Trackside camping for 3 or 4 nights (sharing pitch with 3 other people) = €40
• Spending money (€50 x 3) = €150

• Weekend cost approx. €985 ($1205 USD)
• 3-day Gold grandstand ticket = €505
• 3-star hotel nearby for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = €180
• Spending money, including circuit transfers (€100 x 3) = €300

• Weekend cost approx. €2185 ($2680 USD)
• F1 Experiences Trophy package with Gold 4 grandstand seat + exclusive extras = €1135
• 4-star in nearby city for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = €450
• Spending money, including daily transfers (€200 x 3) = €600

• Average costs below are per person based on a stay of 3 nights on Grand Prix weekend with race tickets, accommodation, cost of getting to and from the circuit, and spending money. The budget does not include flights (or other travel costs) required to reach Belgium.
• About our categories: Budget fans buy the cheapest race tickets (General Admission) and camp by the track or stay in a hostel. Mid-Range fans buy a grandstand ticket and stay in a 3-star hotel, whilst High-End fans buy a VIP or experience package and stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel.

Have you been to the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa? Leave a comment with your tips!