GoKartingKey findings
- The typical Christmas karting party costs £48 a head (median of 97 venues). Half of venues charge between £44 and £56.
- A team of 10 should budget about £480, and a team of 20 about £960, for the racing alone.
- Dedicated Christmas packages are cheaper than standard group races: £45 against £50 a head.
- Outdoor circuits cost about 28% more than indoor tracks (£57.50 against £45).
- 38 of 47 Christmas packages restrict peak dates or weekends, and only 2 include any food or drink.
- Scotland is the cheapest well-covered region (£42.50); the East of England the dearest (£60).
The headline numbers
We checked the published Christmas and group race prices of all 149 karting venues listed on GoKartingUK. 110 publish a price online, and 97 of those are karting-led prices per person that compare like for like. That is the basis for every figure below.
Most of the market sits in a fairly tight band. 66 of the 97 venues charge between £40 and £59 a head, so the difference between a cheap and an expensive night is usually the format and the circuit, not the venue's postcode.
| Price per person | Venues | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under £40 | 14 | |
| £40 to £49 | 45 | |
| £50 to £59 | 21 | |
| £60 and over | 17 |
Christmas packages cost less than standard group races
It sounds back to front, but the dedicated Christmas packages are the cheaper way in: a typical £45 a head, against £50 for a standard group race at the same kind of venue.
The reason is what you get. Most Christmas packages are open races on a shared track, often two short races with the fastest lap winning, and they run on set dates. A standard group race or private event usually means heats, a final and a podium for your group alone. If you want the track to yourselves, expect to pay the group rate.
| Type of venue or package | Venues | Typical price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas packages | 47 | £45 |
| Standard group races | 50 | £50 |
| Indoor tracks | 67 | £45 |
| Outdoor circuits | 30 | £57.50 |
| Electric karts | 30 | £45 |
| Petrol karts | 61 | £48 |
| TeamSport sites | 38 | £45 |
| Independent venues | 59 | £54.50 |
Outdoor circuits cost about 28% more than indoor tracks. They are longer and faster, and many run petrol karts with bigger engines. Electric karts, which most indoor tracks now use, came out slightly cheaper than petrol. TeamSport, the largest operator with 38 sites in the data, sits below the independent average at £45 against £54.50.
Region by region
Prices vary less by region than you might expect. London is not the most expensive place for a Christmas race: the East of England and the South West both came out higher, largely because more of their venues are outdoor circuits.
| Region | Venues | Typical | Range | Christmas prices by city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England | 5 | £60 | £56–£82 | — |
| South West England | 10 | £54.75 | £40–£65 | Bristol |
| London | 8 | £52 | £44–£80 | London |
| South East England | 16 | £48 | £40–£70 | Milton Keynes |
| North West England | 14 | £46.50 | £35–£65 | Manchester, Liverpool |
| Midlands | 17 | £45 | £30–£65 | Birmingham, Nottingham |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 10 | £45 | £35–£59 | Leeds, Sheffield |
| Wales & Northern Ireland | 5 | £44 | £35–£85 | Cardiff |
| Scotland | 10 | £42.50 | £34–£60 | Glasgow, Edinburgh |
| North East England | 2 | £42 | £39–£45 | Newcastle |
Regions with only a handful of priced venues (the North East and the East of England) should be read with care. For the full list of venues and packages near you, see our Christmas karting prices pages.
The cheapest Christmas karting we found
These venues had the lowest published karting-led price per person in October 2026. Always check what is included and which dates apply before you book.
| Venue | Region | Package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Karting | Midlands | Christmas Party (headline) | £30 |
| TeamSport Dundee | Scotland | Christmas Essentials Package | £34 |
| TeamSport Glasgow Clydebank | Scotland | Christmas Essentials Package | £34 |
| Cannon Raceway | Midlands | Grand Prix 40 (13-36 drivers) | £34.95 |
| TeamSport Hull | Yorkshire and the Humber | Christmas Essentials Package | £35 |
| Hull Adventure | Yorkshire and the Humber | Hull Karting 20 | £35 |
Before you book
- Book early. 38 of 47 Christmas packages restrict peak dates or weekends. TeamSport's Christmas packages, for example, run from 1 November to 22 January, and peak dates carry minimum numbers.
- Budget for food and drink separately. Only 2 of the 47 Christmas packages we checked include any food or drink.
- Small teams are fine. 38 of the 42 venues that state a minimum group size will take five drivers or fewer.
- Check VAT. Most venues don't say whether prices include VAT. Ask, especially if the company is paying.
- Ask about your group's own race. If you want heats, a final and a podium with only your colleagues on track, ask for a private or exclusive event rather than the Christmas package.
How we did it
Between late September and 5 October 2026 we checked the website of every karting venue listed on GoKartingUK for a published Christmas package or, where there wasn't one, a standard group race price. We recorded the cheapest per-person price for a karting-led package at each venue. We left out multi-activity packages (where karting is bundled with bowling, archery or similar), prices per team, and prices quoted without VAT, so that the figures compare like for like. "Typical" means the median. Prices are "from" prices published by the venues themselves; the price for a particular date can be higher.
Of 149 venues, 110 published a price and 97 met the like-for-like test. Venues that only quote on request are not included.
Source: GoKartingUK, "What a Christmas karting party costs in 2026", gokartinguk.com/articles/christmas-karting-party-prices-2026.htmlFrequently asked questions
How much does a Christmas karting party cost in 2026?
The typical price is £48 per person, based on the published prices of 97 UK karting venues checked in October 2026. Most venues charge between £44 and £56 a head.
How much does Christmas karting cost for a team of 10?
At the typical £48 a head, a team of 10 pays about £480 for the racing. Food and drink are usually extra: only 2 of 47 Christmas packages include any.
Is outdoor karting more expensive than indoor at Christmas?
Yes. Outdoor circuits had a typical price of £57.50 a head against £45 indoors, about 28% more.
When should we book a Christmas karting party?
As early as you can. 38 of the 47 Christmas packages we checked restrict peak dates or weekends, and Friday and Saturday slots in December go first.
Planning a Christmas karting do?
Tell us your date and numbers and the venues near you that fit will send you their prices direct.