Oktoberfest beer prices

How much is a beer at the Munich Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest beer prices are, just like Fourth of July fireworks, guaranteed to go up every year. At the 2026 Oktoberfest a Maß (one-litre mug) cost between €14.80 and €15.90, and most of the big tents charged €15.80 or more. Back in 2019 it was under €12, so you can see which way this is heading.
The tent landlords blame higher costs for everything from staff to security, and every summer the price rise makes headlines in the Munich papers.
You also have to make sure you add on another Euro or so as a tip, or the waitress or waiter who’s serving your table might not come back!
But if you think that’s too expensive, just remember, it’s a full litre of pretty strong beer (around six per cent) so most people find a couple is all they need to afford.

READ MORE: Why is beer so important to Munich? Get the backstory of the city's love affair with suds.
Also, bear in mind entry to the Oktoberfest grounds and tents is free, and they have to make their money somehow.
Alcohol-free beer generally costs the same as the alcoholic stuff, and Weißbier - wheat beer - costs a couple of euros more. Soft drinks aren't much cheaper. A litre of lemonade averaged about €12.35 in 2026, and even a litre of tap water cost over €11.

OKTOBERFEST BEER PRICES: They get more expensive every year, but they're still a good reason to smile. Picture: Jenn Vargas

Sometimes, though, they bring over a beer mug for you that’s clearly nowhere near full - this is probably because it’s been badly poured and there’s not a lot left after the head has receded.
In this case, don’t be afraid to ask for a top-up.

Oktoberfest beer prices at the bigger tents (2026)

Armbrustschützen-Festzelt	€15.90
Augustiner-Festhalle	€14.90
Pschorr-Bräurosl	€15.90
Fischer-Vroni	€15.75
Hacker-Festzelt	€15.80
Marstall	€15.80
Hofbräuhaus-Festzelt	€15.80
Käfer Wies'n Schänke	€15.80
Löwenbräu-Festzelt	€15.90
Ochsenbraterei	€15.80
Paulaner-Festzelt	€15.80
Schottenhamel-Festhalle	€15.80
Schützen-Festzelt	€15.80

Prices for the next Oktoberfest are usually announced in the summer, a couple of months before the festival. Right, who's for another beer then?!

A post shared by Jimbo's Liquor (@jimbosliquor) on Aug 6, 2017 at 10:46am PDT

Pass it on

Share this page: Facebook | X | WhatsApp | Pinterest | Email

Or follow us on Facebook: