Beer prices at the Oktoberfest 2024: measure costs up to 15.80 euros!

Beer prices at the Oktoberfest 2024: measure costs up to 15.80 euros!

München, Deutschland - The Oktoberfest 2024 stands at the corner and the anticipation for the largest folk festival in the world is noticeable. This year the festival will open on September 19 and visit visitors from all over the world until October 5. According to ZVW this year will cost between 14.50 and 15.80 euros per measure-an average increase of price compared to average compared to 2023.

The prices for non -alcoholic drinks will also be higher. Tafel water will cost EUR 10.95 and lemonade with 12.11 euros, while special is 12.48 euros. These developments are part of a general increase in price that has almost doubled since 2004, when the extent between 6.70 euros and 7.10 euros

beer prices and culinary offers

The large marquee in particular will set new price brands in 2024: In tents such as the Bräurosl and the Hacker marin, the extent will cost between 15 and 15.10 euros. Other large tents offer the extent at prices between 14.10 and 14.95 euros. In medium tents, the prices for beer can even be up to 16.40 euros for one liter of wheat beer, as reported in the Feisinger’s Käs & Weinstub'n. The Familienplatl offers a good price-performance ratio with 13.60 euros for a measure that is the cheapest offer.

The culinary diversity at the Oktoberfest is also an important aspect. Half Hendl costs between 16.30 euros in the shooting tent and 23 euros in the Paulaner marquee, while a portion of Kasspatz’n is between 17.40 and 23.50 euros. Various margins also offer vegan and vegetarian options to choose from, such as vegan currywurst for around 19 euros.

economic background

The price increases are not only due to general inflation, but also due to increased costs for the hosts. Peter Inselkammer, a spokesman for the Oktoberfest hosts, described the adjustments as "careful" and explains that additional expenses for building up and dismantling the tents and for live music must be taken into account. Christian Schottenhamel, a colleague from the landlord, emphasized the need for fair wages for the employees, which also contributes to the increased prices.

A look at the past prices shows that the continuous increase of the beer price at the Oktoberfest from 1971 to 2024 is unmistakable. The data on this development are available on Statista and clarify the slow but steady price increase over the decades.

The Oktoberfest 2023 already attracted 7.2 million visitors. In view of the higher prices and the sales in the large tents, it will be shown whether the fans of the beer and the Bavarian delicacies are willing to reach a little deeper into their pockets in 2024. With all the excitement around the prices, guests can look forward to free drinking water, which will be available on several donors on the premises and invites you to keep well hydrogenated even in times of rising costs.