Visiting Formula 1 Monaco GP on a tight budget
Racing is in my blood. I love Formula 1 and I have already watched live races in Germany and Belgium. But I'm dreaming of the Monte Carlo GP.
The problem is - MONEY. So what's gonna be the cheapest way to see the Grand Prix weekend (Sa. + Sun.) live? The tickets are expensive enough (about € 1000 for 3 persons on the tribunes).
I think we will drive by car, flight tickets are too expensive on the race weekend. So we are looking for a hotel/hostel <100km from Monaco. Must we drive with the car to the circuit or is there a possibility to go by train or bus?
Best Answer
As other replies say, there are Trains from wherever you stay to Monaco and is quite cheap. If you are on a budget you have some different possibilities and I'd suggest what I'd do in a budget:
- Get general entrance tickets. You still have a great view and you'll join and enjoy the Grand Prix. I believe with that ticket you can also enjoy Monaco's Castle terrace views. There is personal working and checking your tickets so you can not get in for free, but if you have a general admission ticket you can get in. There is more room than in the General Admission spot, yet I'd suggest you to be there early morning every day to get a good spot no matter where you go. Views are okay and from the castle you can track the cars almost the whole way from the pool section to the end of the straight line and some more.
To me, the Castle View is quite a good view giving the case that we are speaking about a Urban City racetrack so you know you won't see as much as in a regular permanent racetrack no matter where you do place yourself.
- Try to contact a Track Marshal from the Grand Prix. I did that 3 years ago and bought my tickets through him. I got 3 days tickets for the Pool section grandstand for 300€ cheaper than usual prices. I payed 500€ instead of 800€. (yes, I know it is still a lot of money). They do have some % discount and so you can just ask some of them to help you purchase cheaper tickets.
Those are my main options being on a budget. Might be others but those are the ones I know. Of course you can also go and enjoy the atmosphere of the Grand Prix not having any tickets nor view of the races, but can be quite frustrating.
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How do I get to Monaco Grand Prix on a budget?
Camping. But perhaps the least expensive way to see the Monaco Grand Prix is by camping out. Various places along the roads leading to Monaco are filled with people pitching a tent and camping out for a good view. There is also a proper camp ground 30 minutes from the Principality, called La Laune.How expensive is it to watch the Monaco Grand Prix?
At the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix, most grandstand tickets on Friday are priced at \u20ac110, which is still reasonable. You can even hang out in the Beau Rivage penthouse for \u20ac175. Ticket prices increase to an average of \u20ac200 on Saturday and double again to \u20ac400 on race day.Can you watch the Monaco Grand Prix for free?
For the Monaco Grand Prix, you may wish to choose 'Luxembourg' for RTL Zwee or 'Austria' for Servus. 3. Then head over to RTL Zwee (opens in new tab) or Servus (opens in new tab) on your browser or device and enjoy the free Monaco Grand Prix live stream.Do you need a ticket to watch the Monaco GP?
No. For Monaco most tickets are sold for one grandstand on one day. If you want to experience a different view on all 3 days, you'll need to purchase individual grandstand tickets for each day.FREE Places NO ticket for Formula 1 in Monaco Monte Carlo Grand Prix
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