How much does it cost to attend Paris Olympics 2024 if you are based from US? Here's what you need to know

The 2024 Paris Olympics is just on the verge of starting off this July, continuing until August 11 this year. Meanwhile, thousands of visitors are planning to attend the Olympics from the US, in order to cheer for Team USA as well as their favorite sports stars who will be taking part in respective events, spread across multiple venues in Paris.

However, things come at a cost and in case of Paris, the cost can be deemed as 'pricey', based on the current rates of hotel accommodations, ticket fares, and more. According to a TIME report, sports analysts have suggested that the price range for attending the Paris Olympics 2024 is quite similar to the 2012 London Olympics, as air fares for both these countries are quite similar.

Paris Olympics 2024: Currency value and cost of living making things costly

However, many are of the opinion that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the Winter Olympics in China were way cheaper than the current scenario around the Paris Olympics. Experts say that the prices of visitors around the Olympics majorly depend on the cost of living of the host country, and in this context, Paris is one of the costliest cities in the world, with a strong currency value, which means, attendees at the Olympics need to cough up good amount of money for being a part of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Air fares and hotel prices for attending Paris Olympics

According to a Priceline data, the to-and-fro airline fare for Paris stands at $827, if you are travelling from major US cities. However, there is a small breather for visitors to Paris Olympics, as reports suggest hotel prices, that are currently at a peak, is going down significantly, which means Olympics may still end up being pocket-friendly for US visitors.

Ticket prices for US visitors at Paris Olympics

The ticket prices stand at an average of about $135 to $746 for events like women’s artistic gymnastics, says TIME. Meanwhile, there are some tickets available under $100 as well, including the swimming semi-finals. The men’s 100-meter final ticket at Paris Olympics is priced at $1059 approximately, making it one of the costliest passes in the entire event.

FAQs:

When is 2024 Paris Olympics starting?
Paris Olympics 2024 is starting on July 26, with the grand opening ceremony in Paris, and will end on August 11 this year, with a final closing ceremony.

Will Emmanuel Macron attend Paris Olympics 2024?
Emmanuel Macron will be giving the inauguration address, reportedly, during the Paris Olympics 2024, that will flag off the event officially.