Where to See Supercars & Car Races

Monaco is undoubtedly the best place on Earth to see supercars. Supercars in Monaco are always on display by competitive and rich residents, and Monaco’s famous car races attract thousands of spectators every year. Here’s where to see supercars in Monaco:

Year-Round Supercar Spotting

The Streets of Monaco

Owning the most incredible supercar is a sport for many of the wealthy residents of Monaco. With exotic car dealerships on nearly every block, having the latest top-end model of car simply doesn’t cut it here. That’s why so many residents spend fortunes on limited-edition, custom, and concept cars, which they proudly display in front of the Casino and on the streets of Monte Carlo.

Lovers of extreme luxury sports cars like to go to Monaco year-round to watch admiringly as all that shiny noise from clenched horsepower in a Lykan HyperPort, Koenigsegg Regera, Bugatti Chiron or Pagani Huarya slide by in a never-ending procession. 

The best place to sit and watch the spectacle from is the outdoor terrace at the Cafe de Paris , next to the Casino.

Dates: Every day, year-round.
Cost: Free!

The Prince’s Supercar Collection

Located underground in Port Hercule , the Prince’s 3,500 m² private classic and supercar collection, unique in the world, is on display for the public. This massive collection brings together more than 100 vintage and modern supercars owned by the royal family.

You can find out more in our guide to the Prince’s car collection exhibit and the accompanying events.

Dates: Every day, year-round.
Cost: €8 entrance fee for adults; €4 for up to age 26.

Monaco’s Car Races

The Monaco F1 Grand Prix (May)

The most famous formula one car race in the world happens in Monaco. This is by-far the biggest and most exclusive racing event that takes place in the region. This unique car race is especially spectacular, as it is set on the streets of Monte-Carlo, circling around Port Hercule.

Learn more in our complete guide to the Monaco Grand Prix.

Dates: Every year in late May (check our guide or events calendar for exact dates).
Ticket Cost: Expect to spend at least €400 per ticket for decent seats on Sunday (race day).

Monte Carlo E-Prix Formula E (April or May)

The Monte Carlo ePrix is the electric-car version of the F1 Grand Prix. It’s the big electric championship car race that takes place on the streets of Monaco and circles Port Hercule. It uses the same streets as the F1 Grand Prix.

Learn more on the E-Prix’s official website.

Dates: Annually in late April or early May (check events calendar for exact dates).
Ticket Cost: €30 per ticket.

Grand Prix: Historic Version (May)

See vintage sports cars as they race the familiar Monte Carlo course during the ‘Grand Prix Historique de Monaco’. The Historic Grand Prix of Monaco takes place two weeks before the F1 Grand Prix, on the same circuit.

Learn more on the Historic Grand Prix’s official website.

Dates: Held every 2 years in May (check events calendar for exact dates).
Ticket Cost: €50 per ticket.

E-Rally Monte Carlo (October)

E-Rally Monte-Carlo is an authentic regularity road race reserved for 100% electric and 100% hydrogen-powered rally cars. It is now very appreciated by car manufacturers and race teams who are eager to show, in a real and tough environment, the technological and innovative potential of their electric vehicles.

The rally starts and ends each day in Monaco, but it stays exciting partially thanks to secret routes — the itinerary of each stage (the route they drive each day) is only revealed 1 hour before the start of each rally. Sometimes they drive into Italy, sometimes into the mountains, and sometimes along the French Riviera.

Learn more on the E-Rally’s official website.

Dates: Every year in late October (check events calendar for exact dates).
Ticket Cost: Depends on where you watch from; mostly free.

Monte-Carlo Car Rally (January)

The Rallye Monte-Carlo is the world’s oldest car rally; first held in 1911, it was organized by Prince Albert I of Monaco, to promote Monte-Carlo as a tourist destination. The rally starts and ends in Monaco’s Casino Square, in front of the famous Monte Carlo Casino. After leaving Monaco, the race continues north-west through the mountains, then circles back to Monaco.

The rally has become famous for its treacherous roads, unpredictable weather, and demanding routes through the mountainous terrain of the French Riviera and Alps. It’s not only a test of the car’s durability but also the skill and endurance of the drivers.

The Monte Carlo Rally has a storied history and remains one of the most prestigious events in the rallying world, attracting competitors and spectators from around the globe.

Learn more on the Car Rally’s official website.

Dates: Every year in late January (check events calendar for exact dates); lasts about a week. The part in Monaco is mostly late night.
Ticket Cost: Depends on where you watch from; mostly free.

Historic Rally (January – February)

Just three days after the finish of the Monte-Carlo Rally, the competitors in the Historic Monte-Carlo Rally race will take on an equally testing challenge. The historic version of the Rally is reserved for cars that took part in the Monte-Carlo Rally from 1911 to 1983.

The race takes a different path than the other Rally races. It starts in other countries and ends up in Monaco, with cars arriving in the late afternoon and then racing in the night, returning to Monaco’s Port Hercule throughout the very early morning hours of the last day.

Finally, in keeping with tradition, the Gala Night and Prize Ceremony will happen on the evening of the last day, in the prestigious Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club.

Learn more on the Car Rally’s official website and see the Monaco schedule in our events calendar.

Dates: Every year from the end of January to start of February (check events calendar for exact dates).
Ticket Cost: Depends on where you watch from; mostly free.