Rolex 24 at Daytona 2027 in Daytona Beach: weekend guide and things to do

30 to 31 January 2027 · ExpectedDaytona Beach, United States

Rolex 24 at Daytona is a whole weekend in and around Daytona Beach, with long hours between the moments that matter. This guide covers the days before, the night and the day after.

Tours in Daytona Beach Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

The 24-hour race starts on Saturday afternoon. The infield is open to fans with a ticket all night.

Airport to Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour.

Infield access and grandstands are a short drive from the beach hotels.

Public transport directions to Daytona International Speedway

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Inland chains by the Speedway	Walk to the track.
Mid-range	Beachside hotels	Oceanfront.
Splurge	Daytona Beach Shores resorts	Quieter high-rises.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport
Mid-range: Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Splurge: The Daytona, Autograph Collection

Links search the nights from 29 January to 1 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual race weekend schedule for 30 to 31 January 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and scrutineering

Friday 29 January

Fan zones and the drivers parade fill the town. Take the afternoon for a nearby sight.

Half-dayDolphin cruise on the Halifax River Half day · Low walking · Family
Manatees and dolphins.
EatMain Street bars Bike-week strip

Race start

Saturday 30 January

The start is the moment to be trackside. The morning before it is free.

Easy outingPonce Inlet lighthouse Half day · Family
Climb 203 steps.

Through the night and the finish

Sunday 31 January

Nap in shifts. A short trip out in the morning hours is fine if your group takes turns.

FreeDaytona boardwalk.
EatAunt Catfish's Southern seafood

The day after

Monday 1 February

Most people drive home tired. If you can, stay one more night and see the region.

Full dayKennedy Space Center Full day · Family · Indoor
1 hour south.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River

Manatees and dolphins.

See times and prices

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Ponce Inlet lighthouse

Climb 203 steps.

See times and prices

Museum of Arts and Sciences.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Full day

St Augustine day trip

Oldest city in the US.

See times and prices

After dark

Main Street.

4 tours worth booking for Rolex 24 at Daytona

Tour	Length	Good for
Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Kennedy Space Center	Full day	Families, Bad weather
Ponce Inlet lighthouse	Half day	Families
St Augustine day trip	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Aunt Catfish's Southern seafood
Main Street bars Bike-week strip

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Speedway.

Getting around on event days

You need a car; trams run inside the Speedway lots.

Day trips from Daytona Beach

St Augustine: 1 hour
Orlando: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Rolex 24 at Daytona 2027?

The next edition is 30 to 31 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Daytona International Speedway?

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour. Infield access and grandstands are a short drive from the beach hotels.

Where should I stay for Rolex 24 at Daytona?

For most visitors the best base is Beachside hotels: Oceanfront.

What can we do between sessions at Rolex 24 at Daytona?

Good short outings in Daytona Beach include Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Rolex 24 at Daytona?

Family-friendly picks: Kennedy Space Center, Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. Museum of Arts and Sciences.

How far is Daytona International Speedway from Daytona Beach centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Infield access and grandstands are a short drive from the beach hotels.

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