Europe’s best-value Oktoberfest hotspots – with £1.20 pints and affordable TUI holiday deals
FANCY draining a stein without emptying your wallet?
We have rounded up Europe’s best-value Oktoberfest hotspots.
A survey by travel giant Tui has revealed the cheapest city break destinations to enjoy a pint.
And Jacob Lewis shares where to find the tastiest beers at prices you will raise a glass to.
Prague, Czech Republic
WHY settle for one type when you can have dozens?
Prague’s beer scene is overflowing, with pints from £1.86.
The Czech capital is a paradise for beer lovers, packed with interesting bars, and boasting a host of microbreweries and centuries of brewing history.
From traditional pilsners to strange craft concoctions, the city has got something to tantalise every taste bud.
Three nights’ B&B at the Ibis Praha Mala Strana in Prague is from £356 per person, based on two sharing, including flights from Birmingham on October 25 with 22kg checked baggage.
See jet2citybreaks.com.
Bucharest, Romania
THIS city serves up bargains faster than you can say “cheers” in Romanian (it’s “noroc”, by the way).
With pints for as little as £1.50, Bucharest is a beer lover’s budget-friendly dream.
It has an 18th-century brewing heritage, but is not afraid to put modern twists on old favourites.
And it is another great option without raising your credit card bill too much.
Four nights’ room-only at the 3* Hotel Trianon in Bucharest is from £565 per person, based on two adults sharing, including flights leaving London Heathrow on October 19 with hand luggage only.
See tui.co.uk.
Budapest, Hungary
PARTY along the Danube without sinking your budget.
Budapest’s nightlife — especially its ruin bars — is legendary, as are beer prices.
You can get a local pint for as little as £1.20, or enjoy craft beers starting from £1.70.
The best part? Many Budapest breweries use locally sourced ingredients, including native hops and Hungarian barley, providing a true local flavour.
Three nights’ room only at the 4* Soho Boutique Hotel in Budapest is from £285 per person, based on two adults sharing, including flights departing London Gatwick on October 21 with hand luggage only.
See tui.co.uk.
Munich, Germany
WHILE not the cheapest, with a pint averaging £3.50, Munich is the spiritual home of Oktoberfest.
Rub elbows with lederhosen-wearing locals in the city’s massive beer halls, tents and gardens.
The atmosphere alone is worth the admission price.
Steins of traditional Bavarian brews, oompah bands and pretzels the size of your head . . . it’s the ultimate Oktoberfest experience.
Three nights’ room-only at the Holiday Inn Munich-Unterhaching is from £217 per person, based on two sharing, including flights from London Gatwick on October 16 with hand luggage only.
See easyjet.com.
Reykjavik, Iceland
BRACE yourself, beer lovers — pints here average £8.61.
Iceland’s capital boasts a beer culture born from Prohibition.
After a total ban from 1915 to 1989, it is now celebrated.
From microbreweries to bars serving quirky, volcanic-inspired brews, Reykjavik proves that sometimes, quality trumps quantity.
Just remember to budget accordingly.
Three nights’ room-only at the 4* Hotel Island Spa and Wellness in Reykjavik is from £554 per person, based on two adults sharing, including Luton flights departing October 13 with hand luggage only.
See tui.co.uk.