GP TRAVELLER GUIDES
WHEN TO BOOK YOUR MONACO GRAND PRIX™ TRIP
In this video we’ll explain when you should plan to book your Monaco Grand Prix™ trip.
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In this video we’ll explain when you should plan to book your Monaco Grand Prix™ trip.
Click play below to get started
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As you may expect, Monaco is the most popular Grand Prix™ on the F1™ calendar and forward planning is definitely an advantage.
Monaco’s regular slot on the calendar is at the end of May but the actual date may not be confirmed until as late as November or December, leaving only a five to six month window between the dates being confirmed and the Grand Prix™ taking place.
As Monaco is such an important and iconic event for Formula One™, it’s also the Grand Prix™ that is least likely to be moved from its regular slot on the calendar during any reshuffles, but this should never be taken for granted and making any travel arrangements that can’t be cancelled or amended is still a risk.
Despite this, many people will book flights and accommodation up to eleven months in advance which is generally when flights go on sale for the following year and when airfares are at their cheapest.
I’d recommend that you don’t book anything that can’t be cancelled or changed without minimal or no financial penalties. Just check the cancellation conditions at the time of booking.
You may find that it is cheaper to book early and secure the best price flights with the flexibility to amend the dates in the future for a penalty than it is to wait until the Formula One™ calendar is confirmed as flight prices will have increased substantially by this time.
Of cause, if the Grand Prix™ date is already confirmed by the time you start planning your trip you should book flights, hotels and race tickets as soon as possible to avoid prices increasing or missing out on your preferred choices.
Monaco’s regular slot on the calendar is at the end of May but the actual date may not be confirmed until as late as November or December, leaving only a five to six month window between the dates being confirmed and the Grand Prix™ taking place.
As Monaco is such an important and iconic event for Formula One™, it’s also the Grand Prix™ that is least likely to be moved from its regular slot on the calendar during any reshuffles, but this should never be taken for granted and making any travel arrangements that can’t be cancelled or amended is still a risk.
Despite this, many people will book flights and accommodation up to eleven months in advance which is generally when flights go on sale for the following year and when airfares are at their cheapest.
I’d recommend that you don’t book anything that can’t be cancelled or changed without minimal or no financial penalties. Just check the cancellation conditions at the time of booking.
You may find that it is cheaper to book early and secure the best price flights with the flexibility to amend the dates in the future for a penalty than it is to wait until the Formula One™ calendar is confirmed as flight prices will have increased substantially by this time.
Of cause, if the Grand Prix™ date is already confirmed by the time you start planning your trip you should book flights, hotels and race tickets as soon as possible to avoid prices increasing or missing out on your preferred choices.
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The date for the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix™ is Sunday, May 27
Booking schedule June to October Early booking period - This is the best time to book flights, hotels and tickets but the Grand Prix™ dates may not be confirmed and could change so make sure any travel plans can be changed or cancelled with minimal financial penalties. November to December This is usually the time when the following years Grand Prix™ dates are finalised. Flight prices and availability are generally good. January to May This is the period when many people start making travel plans for the year ahead. Flight prices will steadily increase with demand and some hotels, grandstands and hospitality facilities may start to become fully booked. |
