Budget Planner – 2018 Russian Grand Prix

How much does a weekend at the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Sochi cost? Read on to find out. The next race is on September 28-30, 2018.

The recent weakness of the Russian rouble is great for traveling F1 fans, making Sochi one of the cheapest destinations on the current calendar. The only hitch is that it more expensive for most international fans from outside the immediate region to get flights to the race.

• Weekend cost approx. 15900 RUB ($280 USD)
• 3-day General Admission ticket = $85 USD
• Sochi hostel with dorm bed for 3 nights (3 nights) = $45 USD
• Spending money ($50 x 3) = $150 USD

• Weekend cost approx. 36,000 RUB ($640 USD)
• Mid-range grandstand ticket (T3) = $190
• 3-star hotel or guesthouse near the circuit for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = $150
• Spending money ($100 x 3) = $300

• Weekend cost approx. 113,000 RUB ($2000 USD)
• F1 Experiences Trophy package = $1099
• 4-star hotel in Sochi for 3 nights (per person, twin share) = $300
• Spending money ($200 x 3) = $600

• Average costs below are per person based on a stay of 3 nights with race tickets, accommodation and spending money. The prices do not include flights (or other travel costs) required to reach Sochi.
• We will update this post when tickets for the 2018 Russian Grand Prix go on sale; in the meantime, we’ve included 2017 ticket prices in our calculations.
• 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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