Budget Planner – 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix

Work out the cost of your weekend at Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix with our budget planner! This year’s race is on November 9-11, 2018.

It is possible to do a weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix on a limited budget, but be wary; the costs can quickly add up for tourists in Brazil’s largest city, especially if you decide to eat out at restaurants and take taxis everywhere, instead of the metro. Brazil uses the REAL currency (BRL); at current exchange rates, $1 USD = 3.25 BRL / €1 = 4 BRL

• Weekend cost approx. 1,325 BRL ($400 USD)
• 3-day Grandstand Q ticket = $190
• Dorm bed at Sao Paulo hostel (3 nights) = $60
• Spending money ($50 x 3) = $150

• Weekend cost approx. 3230 BRL ($975 USD)
• 3-day Grandstand M ticket =$555
• 3-star hotel in Sao Paulo for 3 nights (per person, twin or double share) = $120
• Spending money ($100 x 3) = $300

• Weekend cost approx. 9440 BRL ($2850 USD)
• 3-day Orange Tree Club hospitality ticket = $1500
• 4-star hotel in Sao Paulo for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = $750
• Spending money ($200 x 3) = $600

• Average costs below are per person based on a stay of 3 nights in Sao Paulo with race tickets, accommodation and spending money. The prices do not include flights (or other travel costs) required to reach Sao Paulo or Brazil.
• 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.

Been to Interlagos? Leave a comment with your money-saving tips!