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There are few annual parties more famous than Oktoberfest in Munich. It’s a (roughly) two-week festival that spans the end of September and the start of October, and although party-goers these days have little to no understanding of the history of the holiday there are plenty of traditional elements to it.

Today’s Oktoberfest is as much about the carnival rides as it is about the traditional food and dress, and unlike many world famous parties this one remains a favorite of the locals even though the city of Munich is inundated each year with foreigners who are (for the most part) just looking forward to getting falling-down drunk for two straight weeks.

Oktoberfest in Munich is the “bucket list” holiday, but there are lots of other places on the planet that celebrate Oktoberfest, too. No matter where you’re planning to don your dirndl this year, the articles below are here to help you save money on the trip.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012
>> Learn more about going to the festival with this Munich Oktoberfest guide
>> If you’re really on a budget, there are some hostels near Oktoberfest in Munich to choose from

There’s no denying the appeal of going to Munich for Oktoberfest – of experiencing the world-famous festival in the city where it was born, and where it still thrives. But not everyone can get to Munich every year. Does that mean you have to leave your leiderhosen in the back of the closet and forgo your Oktoberfest partying? Absolutely not. Thankfully for anyone who enjoys oversized pretzels and mugs of beer, Oktoberfest as a celebration has spread far and wide around the globe.

One of the benefits of going to Oktoberfest in a place other than Munich is that you might find better travel deals. Because Oktoberfest takes place in what’s traditionally considered the “shoulder season” in much of the world, prices on things like airfare and hotels will be a bit lower than they would be in Munich (when they raise prices specifically because of the festival). Not only that, seeing Oktoberfest in another country can be a pretty interesting cultural experience.

Here, then, are some of the best places outside Germany to experience Oktoberfest.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012 - but the dates of the festivals below varies

For anyone who’s even remotely fond of giant cultural celebrations that also serve as non-stop parties, the Oktoberfest party in Munich every year should be on your lifetime to-do list. The trouble is that Oktoberfest is on so many people’s lists that it has become over the years an incredibly popular festival for travelers. And any time there’s a popular festival that people are willing to travel for, you can pretty much count on airfare to go up as a result.

There are a few things you can do to make sure you’re getting a better deal on airfare to Oktoberfest, though, so that you’re not stuck paying full price on a plane ticket – you have enormous beers to spend that money on, my friend!

The tips below should help you find cheap airfare to Oktoberfest, and the good news is that many of them will help you find cheap airfare no matter where or when you’re traveling. When you’re going to a popular location or a big festival like Oktoberfest, however, it’s even more important to keep tips like this in mind.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012
>> Don’t miss this guide to Oktoberfest in Munich