Munich Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

As Germany’s most livable city, Munich is envied throughout the country for its historic center, pleasant restaurant scene, and surprisingly nice weather. The capital of the Bavarian state is an important place in European history so there is much to see in between stops at the famous beer halls.

Is Munich Expensive or Cheap?

Munich has prices that are typical of Germany, which puts it on a similar level to Amsterdam and definitely cheaper than London or Paris. The exception is if you are planning to come for Oktoberfest when hotels and hostels jack their prices way up. Otherwise you can usually find some good deals when searching for accommodation, especially in the neighborhood near the central train station.

Munich City Featured Image

Travel Costs to Munich

Population 2,600,000
Area 5,200,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Franz Josef Strauss International Airport (MUC)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$85.54
1 USD = 0.9300 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Munich

Munich Hotel Seasons

Munich Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar64.52 - 139.78
starstarstarstarstar120.43 - 176.34
starstarstarstarstar139.78 - 150.54
starstarstarstarstar134.41 - 253.76
starstarstarstarstar191.40 - 349.46

Munich Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed59.14 - 79.57

Munich Attractions Prices

Best tours in Munich

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Oktoberfest entryThe carnival rides cost money, but entry onto the grounds and into the beer tents is free.
adults
0.00
BMW MuseumThis popular museum is filled with modern displays demonstrating the features of these autos. You'll also find that prices decrease per person if you travel in a group. Exhibits will cost extra.
adults
ages 5-18
10.75
7.53
Deutsches MuseumThis huge science and technology museum has loads of hands-on displays.
adults
ages 6-17
16.13
8.60

Munich Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastMost hotels include breakfast in the price. If not you might be limited to sausages and other fast food options.5.38 - 9.68
Budget lunchAs long as you like the local meat-and-bread-heavy cuisine, you can find good local food at decent prices.7.53 - 11.83
Budget dinnerThere are plenty of budget-friendly restaurants in the tourist districts, but few are extremely cheap.10.75 - 18.28
Beer (.5l glass)Your choices will generally be all the similar local lagers. Beer gardens and casual places are cheapest.3.23 - 6.45
Beer (one-liter glass at Oktoberfest)Beer in the big tents sells for similar prices as other Munich bars and beer gardens.13.98 - 16.13

Munich Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center64.52 - 75.27
Commuter train from airport to city center11.83
Streetcar/metro ride in Munich2.15 - 5.38
Day ticket on streetcar/metro6.45 - 17.20
3km taxi ride in Munich12.90 - 18.28

Getting to Munich

Getting around Munich

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When to visit Munich

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January37251.9
February40261.8
March48322.3
April55372.8
May64453.7
June69515.0
July74555.2
August73544.4
September66483.4
October56412.6
November44322.8
December39282.4

Munich Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:15am6:28pm
21 Jun5:13am9:17pm
21 Sep6:59am7:14pm
21 Dec8:01am4:22pm

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