If you’ve been searching for racing simulator rental pricing and finding nothing but “contact us for a quote,” you’re not alone. Most rental companies in this space are deliberately opaque about price. We’re not. Here’s exactly what a racing simulator rental costs, what’s included, and how to know which package fits your event.
The Short Answer
Racing simulator rental pricing starts at $25 per driver for walk-up sessions at festivals and public events. Private event packages start at $2,000 for a 4-hour half-day booking. Full-day rentals are $5,000 for 8 hours. Festival and multi-day residencies are priced on custom quotes.
Everything below includes the rig, the crew, and insurance. There are no surprise fees on event day.
Walk-Up Sessions: $25 per Driver
Walk-up pricing applies at festivals, public events, and any venue where individual drivers pay per session. The structure is simple:
- 5 minutes — $25
- $20 per session when buying back-to-back laps
Walk-up sessions work best at events with high foot traffic — wine festivals, car shows, corporate trade show floors, outdoor markets. The live leaderboard keeps the competition visible and pulls the crowd in from across the venue.
Walk-up pricing is typically used at events where M1CR is booked as a vendor (the event organizer books us for a flat fee or revenue share), and guests pay per session at the rig.
Half-Day Private Booking: $2,000
The most popular format for private events. Four hours of run time with a dedicated crew. Everything is managed from the moment we arrive to the moment we pack out.
What’s included:
- 4-hour event window
- Up to 80 guests
- On-site crew (setup, operation, teardown)
- Live leaderboard with real-time standings
- Branded overlay package (standard design)
- Replay reels for social sharing
- All equipment, insurance, and crew
Best for: Birthday parties, corporate team-building half-days, private venue events, afternoon activations.
At 10–15 drivers per hour, 80 guests in 4 hours is a conservative estimate. Most events run closer to 12 drivers per hour in smooth operation.
Full-Day Booking: $5,000
Eight hours of run time, scaled up for larger events. The full-day package is designed for bigger corporate events, large private parties, and day-long activations.
What’s included:
- 8-hour event window
- Up to 200 guests
- Full lounge setup — chairs, awning, podium
- Branded helmets available
- Signage and sponsor branding integration
- On-site MC (race director format)
- Replay reel and photo assets
Best for: Corporate conferences, large private celebrations, outdoor festivals with a single-day footprint, trade show booths.
At 12 drivers per hour over 8 hours, a full-day event can comfortably service 90–100 competitive laps before accounting for gaps. The leaderboard competition typically heats up by mid-afternoon as early drivers try to reclaim the top spot.
Festival / Multi-Day: Custom Quote
For multi-day activations, the pricing is custom based on:
- Number of event days
- Daily operating hours
- Crew configuration
- Travel distance and logistics
- Branding and customization requirements
Festival quotes typically range from $4,500–$12,000+ for 2–4 day activations. Multi-day engagements include overnight crew accommodation, staged logistics, and the full lounge and branding package.
Contact us at book@m1circuit.com or through the booking page to get a custom festival quote within 24 hours.
Optional Add-Ons
These extras are available on any booking:
| Add-On | Price |
|---|---|
| Replay Reel (same-day social cut) | $450 |
| On-site MC / Race Director | $550/day |
| Photo Booth + Crew Photographer | $850 |
| Lounge Setup (chairs, awning, podium) | $400 |
The replay reel is a popular add-on — a same-day edited video clip of each driver’s best lap that they can share on social media immediately.
What’s Always Included (No Matter What)
Every M1CR booking — walk-up, half-day, full-day, or festival — includes:
- The rig: Porsche GT3 RS concept simulator on a Stage Five 6-DOF motion platform
- The crew: Operations team for setup, operation, and teardown
- Insurance: Full event liability coverage
- Self-contained power: Solar, battery bank, generator backup — no venue hookup needed
- Connectivity: Starlink Gen-3 uplink — no venue Wi-Fi needed
- 45-minute setup: We arrive one hour before your start time
There is never a hidden setup fee, power fee, or crew charge. What you see in the quote is what you pay.
Travel Costs
M1CR is based in Morro Bay on the California Central Coast. We travel statewide and serve the West Coast.
- Central Coast events (SLO County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara): No travel surcharge
- Los Angeles / Orange County: Travel included in quote (flat rate)
- San Francisco Bay Area: Travel included in quote (flat rate)
- San Diego: Travel included in quote (flat rate)
- Las Vegas / Arizona: Travel included in quote (multi-day events preferred)
All travel costs are quoted upfront and transparently. No surprise charges.
How to Book
Three minutes to a hold. No deposit until the contract signs.
- Fill out the booking form with your event date, location, and expected guest count
- Receive a quote within 24 hours
- Confirm the hold — no deposit charged yet
- Review and sign the event contract
- Deposit invoiced at contract signing
For questions before you book, email book@m1circuit.com or call (805) 748-3680.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pricing
Is the simulator pricing all-inclusive? Yes. The rig, crew, insurance, setup, and teardown are included in every package. Optional add-ons are priced separately and always quoted before the contract.
Can I negotiate the price? Pricing is standardized. For multi-event contracts or recurring bookings, we offer preferred client rates — ask about our annual contract options.
Do prices vary by location? Base pricing is the same across California. Travel costs for events outside the Central Coast are added transparently and included in your quote before you commit.
What if my event runs long? Half-day and full-day bookings have defined event windows. Overtime is available at $250/hour and invoiced only if used. We’ll ask before we run over.
See the full pricing page for the complete breakdown, or book your event now.