Where to Stay for 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix - Friday
Sunday 24 October 2027 Circuit of the AmericasUpdated Tuesday 10 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 15 km of Circuit of the Americas. US Grand Prix is on Sunday 24 October 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$113 per night and the median is A$352, +168% against a normal A$131 night. Rates sampled 10 Nov 2026.
Best areas to stay near Circuit of the Americas
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Airport
20 hotels · 7.9 to 13.8 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$1,533
- Normal night
- A$196
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Austin
1 hotel · 10.6 to 10.6 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$352
- Normal night
- A$131
3-star hotels listed
South
3 hotels · 13.7 to 14.5 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- A$193
- Normal night
- A$105
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Circuit of the Americas, by distance
Event window 23 Oct 2027 → 25 Oct 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | ~29 min ride 9.0 km | 3 | A$1,533 | A$243 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Austin | ~32 min ride 10.6 km | 3 | A$352 | A$131 | See rates | View rates | |
| South | ~35 min ride 13.7 km | 3 | A$193 | A$190 | See rates | View rates | |
 Super 8 by Wyndham Austin South / I-35 Mini-hotel | South | ~35 min ride 14.1 km | 3 | A$113 | A$103 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Motel 6 Austin South Airport Mini-hotel | South | ~36 min ride 14.5 km | 3 | A$585 | A$105 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Airport | ~26 min ride 7.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$221 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~29 min ride 9.0 km | 4 | Check live | A$263 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~32 min ride 10.4 km | 3 | Check live | A$149 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~32 min ride 10.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$214 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~32 min ride 10.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$210 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~32 min ride 10.6 km | 3 | Check live | A$195 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.7 km | 3 | Check live | A$228 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$166 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$182 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$234 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$184 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$161 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$188 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$208 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$198 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | Check live | A$174 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~33 min ride 11.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$274 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~35 min ride 13.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$195 | See rates | View rates | |
| Airport | ~35 min ride 13.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$156 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Circuit of the Americas and the listed hotels
Getting to Circuit of the Americas
Rideshare pick up and drop off at McAngus lot
During Grand Prix weekend COTA Boulevard is restricted to permitted vehicles and buses only, so Uber, Lyft and taxis operate out of the McAngus parking lot instead. A complimentary tram or a short walk links this lot to the Grand Plaza gates.
Internal tram connects McAngus to the Grand Plaza
A small on-site tram runs between the McAngus rideshare and parking area and the Grand Plaza entrance, with walking also possible along a paved path. Guests using Uber or Lyft typically have to take this tram to reach the track.
Official shuttle buses run from two Austin pickup points
COTA operates round trip shuttle buses for ticketholders from two locations, Waterloo Park in downtown Austin and the Travis County Expo Center, using a dedicated bus lane into the circuit. These shuttles drop passengers at the Grand Plaza front gate area.
Short walk option from McAngus to the gates
Spectators without a tram or shuttle pass can walk from the McAngus shuttle and rideshare area to the Grand Plaza gates, a walk of around fifteen minutes. This route is paved and used by both shuttle and rideshare arrivals.
Source: www.kvue.com, oversteer48.com
Official on-site car parks require a pre-purchased pass
Circuit of the Americas offers several official on-site parking lots near different turns, including Lots A, B, C, D, F, K, L, R and T, and entry requires a pre-purchased parking pass. The closest lots sit nearer the entrance gates but are generally more in demand.
Source: www.kxan.com, www.austin.gp
Only two roads give access from SH 130
From State Highway 130, Circuit of the Americas can only be reached via exit 451 for Elroy Road or exit 453 for FM 812, and congestion getting onto and off these roads causes the worst traffic. Elroy Road north of the circuit was widened to five lanes in 2022 to help traffic flow but still becomes gridlocked at peak times.
Source: oversteer48.com, las-motorsport.com
Austin Bergstrom is the nearest airport to COTA
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest major airport to the circuit, roughly eight to fifteen kilometres away depending on the measuring point. In normal traffic a taxi or rideshare from the airport to COTA takes around fifteen to twenty minutes.
Source: www.austin.gp, www.thef1spectator.com
Last inbound shuttle times on race weekend
Shuttle buses towards the circuit usually begin around sixty minutes before gates open and the last inbound bus departs at 18:30 on Friday and Saturday and at 14:00 on Sunday. Return shuttles on Friday and Saturday keep running until roughly an hour after the evening entertainment ends.
Source: www.koobit.com, www.austin.gp
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 5 hotels within 15 km that returned a rate for 23 Oct 2027 → 25 Oct 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$113 per night. Sampled 10 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Circuit of the Americas
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Circuit of the Americas?
None of the 24 mapped hotels is within a comfortable walk; the nearest sits 7.9 km away, so plan on transport for the event.
How much do hotels near Circuit of the Americas cost on the US Grand Prix night?
Across 5 hotels within 15 km, the median rate for 23 Oct 2027 is A$352 per night for two adults, compared with A$131 on a normal night (+168%). The lowest listed rate is A$113 at Super 8 by Wyndham Austin South / I-35.
When is US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas?
US Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday 24 October 2027 at 15:00 local time (Formula 1). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (23 Oct 2027 → 25 Oct 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Circuit of the Americas?
Stay as close as your budget allows. None of the listed hotels is within a 15 minute walk, so plan a short ride after the event. Hotels further into Austin, TX are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Should I stay near the circuit or in the city for the US Grand Prix?
Hotels within 15 km of the circuit are limited (24 listed) and are the first to sell out; city-centre hotels offer more choice and rely on the event transport. Compare the event-night and normal-night columns above before deciding.
Can I book a hotel near Circuit of the Americas with free cancellation?
3 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Austin, TX events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.