Oktoberfest 2026: Occupancy Rises In The Second Week
Published: September 24, 2026
Camilo Schmid Rivas
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Oktoberfest opened on September 19, and the opening weekend filled 5.0% fewer nights than the equivalent weekend in 2025, though occupancy held at 80.9% and the rate rose 12.2%, to €210. AirDNA data on Munich’s Airbnb and short-term rental listings shows the sixteen nights before the festival down 15.6%, with the deficit narrowing to 5% on opening Saturday. Munich is full because of Oktoberfest, not because demand into the city is strong, and across the fourteen nights still ahead the weight has moved to the second week.

Camilo Schmid Rivas
AirDNA Data Analyst
Camilo Schmid Rivas is a Senior Research Analyst at AirDNA who brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to short-term rental analytics. With a background that spans investment, real estate, and business analysis—including roles at Stayery and Sollers Consulting—Camilo has worn many analyst hats, each sharpening his ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. A graduate of École hôtelière de Lausanne, he now channels his multidisciplinary expertise into uncovering trends that drive smarter STR decisions. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis or scuba diving in or around Barcelona.