Budget Planner – 2018 British Grand Prix
Planning a trip to Silverstone for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix? Read our budget planner to help plan the cost of your trip. The next race is on July 6-8, 2018.
Silverstone is one of F1’s most expensive destinations. The cost of race tickets, accommodation, getting around and trackside spending are all high in Britain. Camping next to the track is best for fans on a budget, as you’ll cut out daily travel costs. One advantage for international fans is that the British pound has fallen against most major currencies since Brexit, making the trip to Silverstone a little more affordable.
BUDGET
- Weekend cost approx. £385 ($530 USD)
- 3-day General Admission ticket = £180
- Three-nights camping at Woodlands = £85
- Spending money (£40 x 3) = £120
MID-RANGE
- Weekend cost approx. £725 ($995 USD)
- 3-day Silver grandstand ticket = £260
- 3-star hotel close to Silverstone for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = £225
- Spending money (£80 x 3) = £240
HIGH END
- Weekend cost approx. £1895 ($2605 USD)
- F1 Experiences Trophy package with Becketts grandstand seat + exclusive extras = £1068
- 4-star hotel close to Silverstone for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = £375
- Spending money (£150 x 3) = £450
- Average costs below are per person based on a stay of 3 nights, including race tickets, accommodation and spending money. The budget does not include flights (or other travel costs).
- 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.
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