Have you ever dreamed of spending October actually at Oktoberfest? When it comes to the best seasons to travel, there is seriously nothing like the fall. Between the colorful fall foliage landscapes, brisk weather, pumpkin flavors, and autumn ales, what’s not to like? Many destinations are even prettier during the fall, especially cities in Europe (ahem…Munich).

 

This year, Oktoberfest will take place from September 4th-October 3rd.

 

If you were thinking of attending Oktoberfest this year, you can’t really do so at the last minute. Though we appreciate your boldness and spontaneity, here’s why you’re going to want to start planning for Oktoberfest now:

 

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Tour Sign-Ups Are Now

 

One of the best ways to do Oktoberfest is on a tour. A tour will help you plan everything from your accommodations to your activities. Of course, you can choose how much flexibility you’ll want to have when it comes to making your plans. Like any tour, the earlier you book it, the better. In fact, four months before is the ideal time to start making your plans. Spaces will start to get filled up and the more you plan ahead of time, the less you can stress later.

 

More Time to Browse Tours

 

If you’re interested in doing Oktoberfest but you may also want to visit other places in Europe while you’re there, you’re going to need some time to think about it. Trying to plan a huge trip at the last minute isn’t ideal. You may need to gather your tour buddies and see the options.

 

Nowadays, there are so many Oktoberfest tours to choose from. And, while choices are a good thing, they also make decision-making a little more difficult. If you start planning now, you’ll be able to weigh your options, change your mind a few times, then finally book the right tour for you!

 

Check out Tour Amigo’s ‘Compare Tours’ to see your top choices side by side.

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Plan(e)s Are Cheaper

 

Sometimes you can catch an early-bird special when it comes to booking your tour. That’s right! If you already know you want to go to Germany for Oktoberfest, why wait? Save money by booking the tour now instead of later. Also, if you decide to book some aspects of your trip independently, you’ll like get better deals on flights and accommodations if you start looking now.

 

Things Get Booked Up Quickly

 

Whether you book a tour or not, Oktoberfest is one of the most popular festivals in the world. That means you’re definitely not the only one thinking of going. Accommodations, tickets, and tours start to get booked up very quickly, and you don’t want to miss out because you waited until the last minute. Making plans for Oktoberfest now will give you the chance to take your time planning where you want to stay and what you want to do, without having to compete against others.

 

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Enough Time to Save Money and Research

 

Once you book your Oktoberfest tour, the only thing really left to do is save up money. One of the best things about going on a tour is that many things are included. Not only are the big things covered, like airfare and hotels, but in some cases, tours will also include your meal plans. But, no matter what’s included in your tour, you’re going to want to have a little extra spending money so that you can treat yourself to souvenirs, snacks, and sights while you’re at Oktoberfest. Also, making plans now will give you enough time to research any special things you might want to do.

 

What are you waiting for? Start planning Oktoberfest now!

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