Hostel Dorm
Normal€35 per night
Oktoberfest€85 per night
The Wiesn Effect on Munich Accommodation
Airbnb & hotel prices spike up to 3.5x during Oktoberfest. See the full breakdown by type, district, and month — plus tips to save.
Price Comparison: Normal vs. Oktoberfest
2.4x
Budget Hotel
Normal€80 per night
Oktoberfest€220 per night
Mid-Range Hotel
Normal€130 per night
Oktoberfest€380 per night
Premium Hotel
Normal€220 per night
Oktoberfest€550 per night
Airbnb (entire flat)
Normal€100 per night
Oktoberfest€350 per night
Luxury Suite
Normal€400 per night
Oktoberfest€1.200 per night
Monthly Hotel Prices in Munich
Average price per night across the year — September spikes with Oktoberfest
€95Jan
€100Feb
€115Mar
€120Apr
€125May
€130Jun
€120Jul
€110Aug
€280Sep
€210Oct
€95Nov
€105Dec
Price by District — Distance Matters
The closer to Theresienwiese, the higher the premium
Ludwigsvorstadt
0.5 km
€420
3.5xSchwanthalerhöhe
1 km
€350
3.2xSendling
1.5 km
€280
2.8xMaxvorstadt
2.5 km
€320
2.5xHaidhausen
3.5 km
€260
2.2xSchwabing
4 km
€290
2.3xPasing
7 km
€180
1.8xGarching
15 km
€140
1.5xFreising
35 km
€110
1.3xAugsburg
60 km
€90
1.1xHow Far Do You Need to Go?
Accommodation cost vs. distance from Theresienwiese during Oktoberfest
Money-Saving Tips
Book 3-6 months in advance for the best selection
Consider staying in Augsburg or Freising — 40 min by S-Bahn, 60% cheaper
Sunday/Monday nights are cheapest during Oktoberfest
Last-minute camping options exist at The Tent (€15/night)
Check Airbnb for weekly discounts on longer stays
Sources & Notes
Prices are averages based on publicly available hotel and Airbnb data for Munich (2024/2025 season). Actual prices vary by property, booking date, and availability. Oktoberfest prices refer to the peak festival period (late September).