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CROSSRENT, c/o Crossrent Services GmbHAn der Erdinger Strasse 5A, 85447 Fraunberg, München AirportView map
Hiring a campervan in Fraunberg lets you take the wheel almost as soon as you leave the plane. This rural municipality in the district of Erding, in Upper Bavaria, lies about fifteen kilometres east of Munich International Airport, among the fields north-east of Erding. Our partner company CrossRent hands over its vehicles at its depot on An der Erdinger Strasse, which it presents as its airport station.
No need to cross Munich at the start: Freising and Landshut are less than an hour away, the hop gardens of the Hallertau and the Danube at Ingolstadt hardly further, and the A99 ring road leads to the lakes in the south-west.
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Road trips from Fraunberg
1 Freising, Landshut and the Isar valley
- Fraunberg
- Freising
- Moosburg an der Isar
- Landshut
- Dingolfing
- Landau an der Isar
- Vilsbiburg
- Fraunberg
In Freising, the Domberg hill carries the cathedral and its Romanesque crypt, while the neighbouring hill of Weihenstephan is home to a brewery that claims to be the oldest still operating in the world. You then follow the Isar downstream via Moosburg to Landshut, a former ducal capital: its main street of Gothic gabled houses leads to St Martin's Church, with the tallest brick steeple in the world, below Trausnitz Castle.
Dingolfing and Landau an der Isar extend the valley before the return through the Vils countryside.
- Distance
- about 220 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 The hop-growing Hallertau, Ingolstadt and Neuburg
- Fraunberg
- Au in der Hallertau
- Mainburg
- Wolnzach
- Ingolstadt
- Neuburg an der Donau
- Schrobenhausen
- Fraunberg
To the north, the Hallertau lines up its hop poles across entire hillsides: it is the largest continuous hop-growing area in the world. Mainburg is its small capital, and the German Hop Museum in Wolnzach explains the crop that gives Bavarian beer its aroma.
Ingolstadt follows, with its ducal castle now home to the Bavarian Army Museum; it was at its university that Mary Shelley had Victor Frankenstein study, and the old anatomy theatre houses a museum of medical history. After the Renaissance castle of Neuburg an der Donau, the return runs through Schrobenhausen, asparagus country.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
3 Ammersee, Andechs, Lake Starnberg and Walchensee
- Fraunberg
- Herrsching am Ammersee
- Andechs
- Dießen am Ammersee
- Possenhofen
- Berg
- Murnau
- Kochel am See
- Walchensee
- Bad Tölz
- Fraunberg
Via the A99 and then the A96, you reach Herrsching and the climb to Andechs Abbey, on its holy hill above the Ammersee, where the Benedictines still brew beer. Dießen and its Rococo church close the western shore.
On Lake Starnberg, Possenhofen recalls the childhood of Empress Sisi, and a cross standing in the water near Berg marks the spot where Ludwig II died. Murnau and Kochel, linked to the Blue Rider painters, come before the winding road up to the Walchensee, then Bad Tölz.
- Distance
- about 320 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go à Fraunberg?
Best time
June and September
June, September
highs 19 to 23 °C, lows 11 to 13 °C
The two most balanced months to set off from Fraunberg: long days in June, drier skies and golden light in September, the time of the hop harvest in the Hallertau. The lakes in the south-west remain pleasant without the crowds of the Bavarian school holidays.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 °C, lows 15 °C
High summer is mild but stormy: August is the wettest month of the year, often with short afternoon showers. It is the season for swimming in the Ammersee and the Walchensee, and the time when lakeside campsites are full: book early.
Spring and October
March to May, October
highs 10 to 18 °C, lows 1 to 8 °C
Transition seasons, cool in the mornings. April and May see the beer gardens open and the asparagus fields of Schrobenhausen grow, but May is already rainy. In October, the Isar forests change colour; choose a heated vehicle for the nights.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -3 to 1 °C
Winter is cold and grey, with night frosts and little sunshine in December. The Christmas markets of Landshut, Freising or Munich are easy to visit in a motorhome equipped for the cold, provided you sleep at a campsite open all year round.
Climate à Fraunberg, month by month
Most pleasant months: July, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -2 °C | 70 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 8 °C | -1 °C | 56 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 1 °C | 53 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 15 °C | 4 °C | 55 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 9 °C | 103 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 14 °C | 96 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 15 °C | 89 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 103 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 11 °C | 83 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 7 °C | 58 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 2 °C | 67 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -1 °C | 69 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
From the plane to the wheel
The CrossRent depot is not in the terminal: it is in Fraunberg, about fifteen kilometres east of the runways. Plan a taxi or transfer, and set the appointment allowing for flight delays. After a long-haul flight, a night in Erding or Freising before pick-up saves you from driving tired.
Erding's thermal baths to finish
A quarter of an hour's drive from the depot, Therme Erding is one of the largest thermal spa complexes in Europe, with pools, saunas and water slides. It makes a good last stop before returning the vehicle. Erding also has an old town and a wheat beer brewery; check locally where motorhomes may park.
A92 and A9, the roads out
The A92, which runs past the airport, heads for Freising, Landshut and Deggendorf; the A9 leads to Ingolstadt and Nuremberg, and the A99 skirts Munich to the south-west. At rush hour, the A9 north of Munich and the airport interchange are often congested: leave mid-morning or take the country roads.
Shopping before Sunday
In Bavaria, shops close on Sundays and public holidays, which are numerous in this Catholic state (Corpus Christi, and Assumption Day in many municipalities). Stock up on Saturday or the day before a holiday; motorway service stations and the shops at Munich Airport are the rare exceptions.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Fraunberg
Where can I pick up a campervan in Fraunberg?
Our partner company CrossRent hands over its vehicles at its depot on An der Erdinger Strasse in Fraunberg, which it calls its Munich Airport station. The appointment time and exact address are in your confirmation; let the depot know if your arrival changes, especially if your flight is delayed.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Fraunberg?
The price depends on the season, the length of the rental and the vehicle you choose, from a compact campervan to a family motorhome. Run a search with your dates: it shows real prices, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away, and lets you compare with the depots in Munich and Feldkirchen.
How do I get from Munich Airport to the depot?
The depot is about fifteen kilometres east of the airport, in the municipality of Fraunberg, which is poorly served by public transport. The simplest option is a taxi, about twenty minutes. Give the rental company your flight number so it knows when to expect you, and allow some margin after landing.
Can I do a one-way trip from Fraunberg?
Yes, if the offer allows it. Munich and Feldkirchen, other departure cities of our partners, are very close; Regensburg, on the Danube, can be reached via Landshut. Enter the return city when you search: any one-way fees are then included in the price shown.
Why start from Fraunberg rather than central Munich?
The depot is a few minutes from the runways, so you avoid crossing Munich with your luggage and then driving out again behind the wheel of a large vehicle. You join the A92 and the A9 directly towards northern and eastern Bavaria. For an early-morning flight, returning the vehicle here also makes the journey home easier.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Fraunberg
What licence do I need to drive a rented motorhome in Bavaria?
A category B licence is enough for motorhomes, campervans and converted vans of up to 3.5 tonnes. A licence issued outside the European Union may require a translation or an international driving permit. Minimum age and years of driving experience vary by rental company: they are shown in the conditions of each offer, to read before booking.
Do I need a vignette to drive from Fraunberg?
Not in Germany: motorways there are free for vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes. A vignette becomes necessary as soon as you cross into Austria, about two hours' drive away via Salzburg or Kufstein. Buy it online before the border if the rental company does not provide it, and check which countries are allowed.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Fraunberg?
In Germany, the requirement depends on conditions: snow, ice or slippery roads require winter tyres marked with the mountain symbol. From November to March, frosts are common in the district of Erding; ask the rental company whether the vehicle is fitted with them and whether snow chains are provided for the Alps.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome between Erding, Freising and Landshut?
Campsites and motorhome areas line the Isar valley and the outskirts of the towns, often with waste disposal points. Elsewhere, one night's rest in a public car park is generally tolerated in Bavaria, unless a sign forbids it. Avoid lakeside car parks, often reserved for cars in the evening, and check local rules.
Can I drive into Munich with a motorhome?
Better to avoid it: the centre is dense, underground car parks are too low, and a low emission zone reserved for vehicles with the green sticker covers a large part of the city. Park in a park-and-ride on the outskirts or at a campsite, then take the S-Bahn or the U-Bahn to Marienplatz.
When should I book a campervan near Munich Airport?
Several months ahead for July and August and for late September, when the Oktoberfest attracts visitors from all over the world. Fraunberg has only one depot: if it is fully booked, compare with Munich and Feldkirchen. In June or October, a few weeks ahead is usually enough.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Fraunberg
Fraunberg is a departure point designed for travellers arriving by plane: the depot lies east of Munich Airport, in the countryside of the district of Erding, far from the traffic jams of the Bavarian capital. From here opens up a Bavaria that people often drive through without stopping: the episcopal hills of Freising, the Gothic town of Landshut and the Isar valley, the hop gardens of the Hallertau, Ingolstadt and the Danube at Neuburg. Further south-west, the Ammersee, Andechs and Lake Starnberg lead to the foot of the Alps.
CrossRent, our partner company, hands over its vehicles here. Munich and Feldkirchen, other departure points of our partners, widen the choice, and Regensburg lets you end the trip on the Danube. September is the most pleasant month; June offers the longest days, and summer stays mild despite the storms.