Each tourist attending the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City will spend an average of 30,000 pesos on services and food, according to a consultancy. The event will boost hotel occupancy to 90% and benefit areas like Roma, Condesa, and Polanco. Fans also face additional costs for tickets, food, and merchandise that can exceed 95,000 pesos per family.
The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, generates significant economic impact in Mexico City. The gastronomic and hotel consultancy Congahin estimates that each tourist will spend 30,000 pesos on services and food, boosting hotels and restaurants. The Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur) forecasts 90% hotel occupancy in hotels and short-stay accommodations, driving temporary employment and local consumption.
Tourists from Los Angeles, Phoenix, Vancouver, and Bogotá will contribute to this international influx. The National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac) highlights that the most benefited areas will be Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Coyoacán, and the Historic Center, where visitors seek gastronomic and cultural experiences. Many restaurants in these zones already have advance reservations.
At the circuit, food prices include chips at 90 pesos, basket tacos at 130 pesos, beef tacos at 180 pesos, pastor at 195 pesos, tortas at 200 pesos, and cheeseburgers at 365 pesos. Drinks cost 50 pesos for a 600 ml water bottle, 70 pesos for a 355 ml soda, 80 pesos for juices or mineral water, and 105 pesos for beer, with an extra 40 pesos for michelada.
Tickets range from 3,900 to 45,700 pesos depending on the zone. Fans like Francisco report 30,000 pesos in entries for three people, while Édgar paid 21,000 pesos per Grand Stand seat, totaling 63,000 for his group. Jonathan, with visitors from the United States, added 12,000 pesos per ticket plus 14,760 pesos in flights and 40,000 in hotel, reaching 90,760 pesos for three days.
Food and drinks average 200 pesos per dish, with planned spends of 1,000 to 1,500 pesos daily per person. Official merchandise, such as caps at 2,000-3,000 pesos and sweatshirts at 4,000 pesos, adds costs; an outlet offers options from 600 pesos. Families like Francisco's estimate 44,000 pesos total, and Jonathan's up to 95,760 pesos.
