The Cost of Attending the Miami GP 2026: Accommodation Prices Surge for Race Weekend
The Miami Grand Prix is back for 2026, and fans planning a race-weekend trip should expect to pay a clear premium for accommodation.
According to our analysis of Airbnb and Booking.com prices, a standard Miami GP race-weekend stay for two adults averages $785.58, making it 62.1% more expensive than the following non-race weekend.
For fans staying longer, the price jump is even bigger. A longer four-day race-weekend stay averages $1,206.71, making it 84.1% more expensive than the following weekend.
In short: Miami GP weekend remains one of the city’s most expensive travel periods, especially for hotel stays.
“Miami is already one of the most popular tourism destinations in the U.S., and major sporting events like the Grand Prix can put extra pressure on accommodation prices.
For F1 fans, that race-weekend premium may be part of the cost of attending. But for travelers visiting Miami without plans to attend the race, shifting their trip by just one week could mean saving up to $550 on accommodation.”
— VegasInsider sports data analyst
Key Takeaways
- A standard Miami GP race-weekend stay for two adults averages $785.58, making it 62.1% more expensive than the following non-race weekend.
- A longer four-day race-weekend stay averages $1,206.71, making it 84.1% more expensive than the following non-race weekend.
- Travelers visiting Miami one week after the Grand Prix could save up to $550 on accommodation.
- Booking.com hotel prices see the biggest race-weekend surge, reaching $1,616.71 for a longer stay.
- Miami GP 2026 accommodation is 4.3% more expensive than the 2025 race weekend.
- Miami GP 2026 is 66.4% more expensive than the 2025 Las Vegas GP when comparing longer race-weekend stays.
How Much More Expensive Is Miami GP Weekend?
Accommodation prices rise sharply during the Miami GP weekend, especially when compared with the following non-race weekend.
For a standard stay, the average accommodation cost during the GP weekend is $785.58, compared with $484.49 the following weekend. This makes race-weekend accommodation 62.1% more expensive.
For a longer four-day stay, the race-weekend average reaches $1,206.71, compared with $655.39 one week later. That makes longer stays 84.1% more expensive during the Miami GP.
| Stay Type | GP Weekend Dates | GP Weekend Average | Following Weekend Average | Race-Weekend Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard stay | May 1–3 | $785.58 | $484.49 | 62.1% |
| Longer four-day stay | May 1–4 | $1,206.71 | $655.39 | 84.1% |
The data shows a clear race-weekend premium, with prices falling quickly once the Grand Prix is over.
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Accommodation Costs for the 2026 Miami GP
Here’s how Airbnb and Booking.com prices compare across the Miami GP weekend and the following non-race weekend.
| Dates | Stay Type | Airbnb | Booking.com | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–3 | Standard GP stay | $480.47 | $1,044.51 | $785.58 |
| May 8–10 | Standard non-race stay | $318.30 | $526.92 | $484.49 |
| May 1–4 | Longer GP stay | $643.32 | $1,616.71 | $1,206.71 |
| May 8–11 | Longer non-race stay | $476.22 | $695.42 | $655.39 |
The biggest increase comes from hotel pricing. Booking.com accommodation for a longer stay averages $1,616.71 during the Miami GP weekend, compared with $695.42 the following weekend.
Airbnb prices also rise during race weekend, but the increase is less dramatic than the hotel market.
Airbnb vs. Booking.com: Where Prices Rise Most
Booking.com sees the steepest price increase during Miami GP weekend.
For a standard stay, Booking.com prices rise from $526.92 the following weekend to $1,044.51 during race weekend. That is a 98.2% increase.
For a longer stay, Booking.com prices rise from $695.42 after the GP to $1,616.71 during race weekend. That is a 132.5% increase.
| Platform | Standard Stay Increase | Longer Stay Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Airbnb | +51.0% | +35.1% |
| Booking.com | +98.2% | +132.5% |
This suggests that hotels are driving much of the Miami GP accommodation surge, particularly for travelers staying across the full race weekend.
Miami GP 2026 vs. Miami GP 2025
Accommodation prices for the 2026 Miami GP are also higher than last year.
The average cost for a standard 2026 race-weekend stay is $785.58, compared with $753.05 for the 2025 Miami GP weekend. That represents a 4.3% year-over-year increase.
| Year | Dates | Airbnb | Booking.com | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 2–4 | $518.20 | $853.25 | $753.05 | — |
| 2026 | May 1–3 | $480.47 | $1,044.51 | $785.58 | +4.3% |
Although Airbnb prices are lower in 2026 than they were in 2025, hotel prices are higher, pushing the overall average up.
Booking.com prices increased from $853.25 in 2025 to $1,044.51 in 2026, making hotels the main driver of the year-over-year rise.
Miami GP 2026 vs. Las Vegas GP 2025
Miami is also significantly more expensive than the Las Vegas GP when comparing longer race-weekend stays.
The average cost of accommodation for a longer Miami GP 2026 stay is $1,206.71, compared with $725.17 for the 2025 Las Vegas GP weekend.
That makes Miami GP 2026 66.4% more expensive than Las Vegas GP 2025.
| Event | Dates | Airbnb | Booking.com | Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas GP 2025 | Nov. 21–24 | $413.86 | $1,036.48 | $725.17 | — |
| Miami GP 2026 | May 1–4 | $643.32 | $1,616.71 | $1,206.71 | +66.4% |
The biggest difference comes from hotels. Booking.com accommodation for the Miami GP’s longer race-weekend stay averages $1,616.71, compared with $1,036.48 for the Las Vegas GP.
What This Means for F1 Fans and Travelers
For F1 fans planning to attend the Miami GP, accommodation is likely to be one of the biggest travel costs.
The data shows that race weekend creates a clear price surge across both Airbnb and Booking.com, with hotels seeing the sharpest increase.
For travelers who are not planning to attend the race, the numbers also show the value of avoiding Miami during the GP weekend. Visiting one week later could mean lower accommodation prices and savings of up to $550, depending on the length of stay.
Methodology
We analyzed accommodation pricing for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix using publicly available accommodation data from Airbnb and Booking.com.
The analysis compared Miami GP race-weekend prices with the following non-race weekend to measure the race-weekend accommodation premium.
Prices are based on accommodation searches for two adults across Airbnb and Booking.com.
Dates Analyzed
| Stay Type | GP Weekend | Following Non-Race Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Standard stay | May 1–3, 2026 | May 8–10, 2026 |
| Longer four-day stay | May 1–4, 2026 | May 8–11, 2026 |
Data Included
- Airbnb accommodation prices
- Booking.com accommodation prices
- Standard stay pricing
- Longer four-day stay pricing
- Miami GP 2025 comparison data
- Las Vegas GP 2025 comparison data
Metrics Evaluated
- Average accommodation cost
- Race-weekend price increase
- Airbnb vs. Booking.com price differences
- Standard stay vs. longer stay pricing
- Year-over-year comparison between Miami GP 2025 and Miami GP 2026
- Cost comparison between Miami GP 2026 and Las Vegas GP 2025
This content was created to help F1 fans, travelers, and media understand how the Miami Grand Prix impacts accommodation prices in the city.
You can find the full data set here.