Prices. What do you get.

[Hairy Mary]

I am looking to re-visit LeMans. I havn't been for a few years and am a little shocked at the price increases.
I always went with TL. Brilliant site and people and perfect location with all the proper private facilities. But at £520 per pitch it seemed a bit steep. That's divided by 4 people.

So looked into 1st tickets (PH site) and nearly fell off my seat.
There are 4 of us in 1 car,
So PH/1st tickets based on 2018 prices are 4 x £400. = £1600 per pitch. This does include GE pass, so take that away at £90 each and they charge £1160 per car of 4 people for the same size pitch as TL.
How are they so different and how are TL so much cheaper (even though still far more than I thought it would be).

I don't want public site again, so biting the bullet, it looks like I will be back with the prawns.

[giveitfish]

White Rabbit is £330 per car, that would be £82 per head in your scenario. It doesn't suit everyone - site doesn't provide catering and the facilities are a bit more limited, its also a bit of walk away from the action but on the flipside it makes it more relaxing and safe.

I've stayed there half a dozen times and will be there again this year.

ETA - and it has trees! The shade was a blessed relief a couple of years ago!

[Hairy Mary]

I thought about WRR, but it's just too far out. TL are track side inside the Tertre Rouge bend, so 15 mins from the centre of the village and my fave grandstands, T01 and T05 are right there.
I think my minds made up. Off to book now.

[The Leaper]

Your post supports why I always used to do Le Mans DIY. Get the tickets for GE and tribune and Parking Blanc from ACO, stay offsite in a hotel for two/three nights, plus Eurotunnel. These "hard costs" work out at about £650 for two persons. The other "soft costs" will be for fuel, toll costs, food beer etc. and will have to be met whatever you decide as your basis for Le Mans.

R.

[gt6]

For pete sake, if you want to cut costs just buy your own channel crossing get a campsite either on or off circuit and get tickets either before from the ACO or when you arrive, it is not hard thousands of us do it each year.

[leyorkie]

I think £90 is high for GE more like £60

[cn7k7]

Tour operators are always going to be expensive but you get what you pay for. If you don’t want to go public site then you will pay more. I always use Garage Vert and have no issues with it, hard cost of £330 for a car with two people (through my booking agent) that includes camping and two GE, if you want more GE then buy at the circuit...think it’s still approx. €57. That makes a car of 4 £440, suits me sir.

[Hairy Mary]

GE was 75 euro last year. Hard to see how it can drop to 57 without concessions.

Just checked. 84 euros this year.

Edited by Hairy Mary on Tuesday 15th January 09:37

[cn7k7]

It was €57 once, shows I don’t look that often!

[gt6]

Most people here pay ACO members price. Discounts on tickets not full price

[RC1807]

We camp on Bleu Nord, 5 grouped pitches from TL for £360
5 GE at ACO rates, no grandstand seats, so it's <£1,000 incl. all travel / tolls / beer!

[BenLowden]

Our packages with 1st Tickets are much more than just a camping pitch with entry tickets. You get:

- General admission to the race, qualifying and practice
- Up to five-day return Channel crossings (short sea or long sea routes)
- Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush - your space will be set out for you, whenever you arrive
- Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
- Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for facilities
- Fenced perimeter for your peace of mind
- On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
- Free Wi-Fi access so you don't have to rely on patchy 3G
- Large marquee with cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action.

Appreciate it's not for everyone but hopefully that helps with understanding the pricing. More info here although it looks like you've already booked now for this year.

1st Tickets will create bespoke packages for you too so if you just want a no frills pitch on Bleu Nord, then give them a call and see what they can do for you.

[Hairy Mary]

BenLowden said:

Our packages with 1st Tickets are much more than just a camping pitch with entry tickets. You get:

- General admission to the race, qualifying and practice
- Up to five-day return Channel crossings (short sea or long sea routes)
- Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush - your space will be set out for you, whenever you arrive
- Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
- Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for facilities
- Fenced perimeter for your peace of mind
- On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
- Free Wi-Fi access so you don't have to rely on patchy 3G
- Large marquee with cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action.

Appreciate it's not for everyone but hopefully that helps with understanding the pricing. More info here although it looks like you've already booked now for this year.

1st Tickets will create bespoke packages for you too so if you just want a no frills pitch on Bleu Nord, then give them a call and see what they can do for you.

So much the same as TL except you are in a compound in a public site. Not track side and more than twice the price. Sorry but I'm all booked up now and can't wait.

[chum racing]

Hairy Mary said:

BenLowden said:

Our packages with 1st Tickets are much more than just a camping pitch with entry tickets. You get:

- General admission to the race, qualifying and practice
- Up to five-day return Channel crossings (short sea or long sea routes)
- Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush - your space will be set out for you, whenever you arrive
- Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
- Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for facilities
- Fenced perimeter for your peace of mind
- On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
- Free Wi-Fi access so you don't have to rely on patchy 3G
- Large marquee with cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action.

Appreciate it's not for everyone but hopefully that helps with understanding the pricing. More info here although it looks like you've already booked now for this year.

1st Tickets will create bespoke packages for you too so if you just want a no frills pitch on Bleu Nord, then give them a call and see what they can do for you.

So much the same as TL except you are in a compound in a public site. Not track side and more than twice the price. Sorry but I'm all booked up now and can't wait.

To be fair looking at the TL package, their price is for the camping pitch only whereas our packages (1st Tickets) include channel crossing, entry tickets and food for 3 days. So one would expect a marked difference in price. If you compare our prices to similar packages from the other Official Agents we are competitive..

However, we appreciate that there are many different ways to do Le Mans to suit all budgets and preferences.

[Hairy Mary]

True. Each to their own.
I was just surprised that once you strip away GE passes and Crossing the difference is still over £600 across 4 people.
I appreciate that does include meals. I won't be spending that much on food, so TL is right for me and my group.

[jf360]

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BenLowden said:

Our packages with 1st Tickets are much more than just a camping pitch with entry tickets. You get:

- General admission to the race, qualifying and practice
- Up to five-day return Channel crossings (short sea or long sea routes)
- Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush - your space will be set out for you, whenever you arrive
- Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
- Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for facilities
- Fenced perimeter for your peace of mind
- On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
- Free Wi-Fi access so you don't have to rely on patchy 3G
- Large marquee with cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action.

Appreciate it's not for everyone but hopefully that helps with understanding the pricing. More info here although it looks like you've already booked now for this year.

1st Tickets will create bespoke packages for you too so if you just want a no frills pitch on Bleu Nord, then give them a call and see what they can do for you.

[Brett99]

Hairy Mary said:

BenLowden said:

Our packages with 1st Tickets are much more than just a camping pitch with entry tickets. You get:

- General admission to the race, qualifying and practice
- Up to five-day return Channel crossings (short sea or long sea routes)
- Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush - your space will be set out for you, whenever you arrive
- Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
- Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for facilities
- Fenced perimeter for your peace of mind
- On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
- Free Wi-Fi access so you don't have to rely on patchy 3G
- Large marquee with cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action.

Appreciate it's not for everyone but hopefully that helps with understanding the pricing. More info here although it looks like you've already booked now for this year.

1st Tickets will create bespoke packages for you too so if you just want a no frills pitch on Bleu Nord, then give them a call and see what they can do for you.

So much the same as TL except you are in a compound in a public site. Not track side and more than twice the price. Sorry but I'm all booked up now and can't wait.

Which company is TL that everyone is referring to? Le Mans newbie here planning for 2020. Couldn’t find the company when googling ‘TL Le Mans’. Thanks :-)

[FredericRobinson]

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