Development of beer prices at Oktoberfest in Munich

Visitors to Oktoberfest get worked up about nothing more than the constantly rising price of beer

Landlords justify price adjustments not only with increased purchase prices from breweries, but also with the explosion in costs for wages, as well as hefty fees depending on the contract, such as those for leasing, stand rental and music licensing (GEMA), among others.

Nevertheless, some people wish they could go back to 1950! Back then, a litre of beer cost just 1.70 Deutsche Marks, a figure that seems ridiculous compared to today's prices.

By 2025, visitors will have to pay between € 14.50 and € 15.80 per litre! Despite these price increases, enthusiasm for the festival remains undiminished. People flock to the Wiesn in droves to enjoy Bavarian hospitality. After all, a cold beer is simply part of the experience! Therefore, despite the price increases, Oktoberfest is still celebrated as one of the world's largest folk festivals.

Below, we present the historical development of beer prices at Munich's Oktoberfest, showing the cost of a litre of festival beer over time.

Here, we present the historical prices of Oktoberfest beer, from 1949 to 2025

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