The beginning of the velvet season in Europe is always associated with various cultural events and the opening of numerous exhibitions. Of course, the return of "life" to major European cities after the summer holidays could not but affect hotel prices, which have soared by 15% since the beginning of the month.

According to the monthly trivago price index, several cities noted an unprecedented the rise in prices for hotel rooms in connection with the events planned for September . So, the daily living in Munich during the period of Oktoberfest (September 21 - October 6) will cost fans of a foam drink € 212 - that's 72% higher than last month . Berlins th International Consumer Electronics Show and International Automobile Salon in Frankfurt forced local hoteliers to raise prices by 36% and 58% respectively . Guests of the Milan Fashion Week will have to pay 180 EUR (+52% to the August figure) .

The absolute record holder of September was Venice, where the annual film festival ended the other day: the average hotel rate for city hotels these days was 280 EUR (+47% to the trivago index for August)

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