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McRent Limburg c/o Freizeitfahrzeuge SinghofHoenbergstrasse 2, 65555 Limburg-OffheimView map
Hiring a motorhome in Limburg means starting your trip in a small Hessian town on the river Lahn, at the foot of a seven-spired cathedral perched on a rock above the water. The forests of the Taunus rise to the south, the uplands of the Westerwald to the north, and the Lahn valley unfolds its castles, locks and half-timbered villages in both directions. Our partner McRent hands over its motorhomes here.
Its depot is in Offheim, a district north-east of the centre, at a caravanning specialist, a few minutes from the A3 motorway linking Cologne and Frankfurt.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Limburg?
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Road trips from Limburg
1 Up the Lahn to Marburg
- Limburg
- Runkel
- Villmar
- Weilburg
- Wetzlar
- Marburg
- Limburg
Heading upstream, Runkel lines up its ruined castle and medieval bridge opposite Schadeck Castle, then Villmar reveals Lahn marble, quarried here for centuries. Weilburg, former residence of the Counts of Nassau, and the Kubach crystal cave come before Wetzlar, its unfinished cathedral and its memories of Goethe. Marburg, a university town tiered below its castle, ends the journey upriver.
- Distance
- about 220 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
2 The Taunus, the Roman Limes and the Rheingau
- Limburg
- Bad Camberg
- Idstein
- Großer Feldberg
- Saalburg
- Bad Homburg
- Eberbach Abbey
- Rüdesheim
- Limburg
Via Bad Camberg, you reach Idstein, its Witches' Tower and half-timbered houses, then the Großer Feldberg, the highest point of the Taunus. The reconstructed Roman fort of Saalburg, on the World Heritage-listed Limes, comes before Bad Homburg and its spa. You then head down to the Rheingau, its Riesling vineyards and Eberbach Abbey, before Rüdesheim and a return through the Aar valley.
- Distance
- about 230 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Westerwald lakes and the lower Lahn
- Limburg
- Westerburg
- Dreifelder Weiher
- Marienstatt
- Montabaur
- Höhr-Grenzhausen
- Nassau
- Obernhof
- Balduinstein
- Diez
- Limburg
To the north-west, Westerburg and the Westerwald lakes, including the Dreifelder Weiher, open a loop of uplands and forests. The Cistercian abbey of Marienstatt comes before Montabaur and its yellow castle, then Höhr-Grenzhausen, capital of the grey and blue stoneware of the Kannenbäckerland. You rejoin the Lahn at Nassau, before Arnstein monastery above Obernhof, Balduinstein and Oranienstein Palace in Diez, on Limburg's doorstep.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Limburg?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 23 °C, lows 8 to 13 °C
The best months to leave from Limburg: long, mild days, up to twelve hours of sunshine in June, flowering Westerwald meadows and a river ideal for canoeing between Weilburg and Diez. September brings the Rheingau grape harvest and quieter motorhome stopovers once the school holidays are over.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 °C, lows 14 °C
High summer, warm without excess, is still punctuated by thunderstorms. It is peak season for canoes on the Lahn and for riverside campsites, in high demand during the school holidays in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate: book your vehicle and pitches early, and enjoy the Taunus forests in the heat of the day.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 14 °C, lows 2 to 8 °C
Cool shoulder seasons, with cold nights when the heating is still needed. In April, orchards blossom on the slopes of the Lahn and campsites reopen; in October, the beech forests of the Taunus and the Westerwald take on their autumn colours, and the valley roads are quiet again.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 8 °C, lows -1 to 3 °C
Winter is grey and damp, with three to four hours of sunshine a day in December and January, and snow sometimes settles on the Großer Feldberg and the Westerwald heights. Still, the Christmas market in Limburg's old town is worth a short trip in a heated vehicle.
Climate in Limburg, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | 0 °C | 80 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 8 °C | 1 °C | 58 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 2 °C | 59 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 15 °C | 4 °C | 56 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 19 °C | 8 °C | 75 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 13 °C | 64 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 14 °C | 61 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 56 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 21 °C | 11 °C | 63 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 8 °C | 66 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 3 °C | 55 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 6 °C | 1 °C | 71 mm | 3 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Arriving by ICE at Limburg Süd
Limburg Süd ICE station, on the Cologne–Frankfurt high-speed line, is about twenty minutes by train from Frankfurt Airport and less than an hour from Cologne. It lies south of the town, away from the centre: plan a taxi to reach the Offheim depot, on the other side of Limburg.
Leaving the motorhome by the Lahn
The cobbled lanes of the old town, climbing from the river up to the cathedral, are unsuitable for large vehicles. Leave the motorhome in a car park on the outskirts or at the campsite on the banks of the Lahn, opposite the old town, then walk up: the whole historic centre can be explored in a few hours.
Canoeing down the Lahn
The Lahn is one of Germany's most popular canoeing rivers: boat hire companies in Limburg, Runkel or Weilburg offer day trips with a shuttle back, and many locks are self-operated. Park the motorhome at the finishing point; depending on the water level, navigation may be restricted.
Narrow roads on the lower Lahn
Between Diez and Nassau, the Lahn valley is steep-sided: winding roads, tight village crossings and steep climbs to castles and monasteries. A campervan or camper van gets through more easily than a large motorhome; with an A-class, stay on the A3 or the federal roads on the plateau and reach the river through its main towns.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Limburg
Where do I pick up a motorhome in Limburg?
McRent, our rental partner, hands over its vehicles at Freizeitfahrzeuge Singhof, a caravanning specialist at Hoenbergstrasse 2, 65555 Limburg-Offheim, north-east of the centre. The time of the handover appointment and access instructions are in your booking confirmation: check them before you travel and let the depot know if you are arriving by train.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Limburg?
The rate depends on the season, the rental period, the vehicle chosen and the depot's availability. Run a search with your pick-up and return dates in Limburg: available offers are shown with their total price, mandatory fees included, and can be booked immediately. July and August are the most requested months in the Lahn valley.
What if no vehicle is available in Limburg?
Widen your search to our partners' other departure cities: Frankfurt, less than an hour away on the A3, Büdingen in the Wetterau, Siegen north of the Westerwald or Fulda, further east. Each also allows a one-way trip depending on the offers; any one-way fees are included in the displayed price as soon as you enter the return city.
What to see in Limburg before or after the trip?
St. George's Cathedral, with its seven spires and brightly painted facades, towers over the Lahn; its treasury and the diocesan museum are close by. In the old town, half-timbered houses among the oldest in Germany line the Fischmarkt and the Kornmarkt, and the old 14th-century stone bridge offers the finest overall view.
How many days should I plan from Limburg?
A long weekend is enough for the lower Lahn and the nearby Westerwald lakes. Allow three to four days to travel up the river to Marburg or to tour the Taunus and the Rheingau, and a week to combine both. In a fortnight, the Moselle, the Palatinate or the Middle Rhine valley can easily be added.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Limburg
What licence do I need for a motorhome in Germany?
A category B licence covers campervans, camper vans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, which means most rental vehicles; above that, category C1 is required. A licence issued outside the European Union may need to be accompanied by an international driving permit, and the rental company sets the minimum age and the number of years of driving required.
Do I need a vignette to drive around Limburg?
German motorways, including the A3 that passes Limburg, are free for motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes, with no vignette. Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, however, restrict their centres to vehicles displaying the green emissions sticker, the grüne Plakette. Vehicles rented in Germany usually have one, but check the rules in force in each town you pass through.
Where to spend the night in a motorhome along the Lahn?
Motorhome stopovers, the Wohnmobilstellplätze, line the Lahn from Marburg to Lahnstein, often by the water or near the locks, and campsites are plentiful in the Westerwald and the Taunus. A rest stop in an authorised car park is generally accepted as long as nothing is set up outside; wild camping remains prohibited, especially in nature reserves.
Can I drive in the Taunus and the Westerwald in winter?
Yes, if properly equipped: on the Großer Feldberg and the Westerwald uplands, snow and ice are common in winter. German law requires suitable tyres whenever the road is snowy or slippery; check that the rented vehicle has them and ask the rental company whether chains are provided. In the lower-lying Lahn valley, roads usually stay clear.
Can I combine motorhome and bike along the Lahn?
Yes: the Lahn cycle path, the Lahnradweg, follows the river from its source to the Rhine at Lahnstein, largely away from cars. You can move the motorhome from stopover to stopover and ride the stages by bike, or return by regional train, as the valley line serves most villages. Check whether the rented vehicle offers a bike rack.
When should I book a motorhome in Limburg?
From winter onwards for July and August, when school holidays in Hesse and the neighbouring states fill the Lahn campsites. For May, June or September, a few weeks are often enough. As McRent is the only rental partner departing from Limburg, the number of vehicles is limited: if your dates are fixed, book without delay.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Limburg
Limburg holds a special place among our departure cities: a small town that is easy to leave, at the crossroads of three landscapes. The Lahn carves a valley of castles, abbeys and half-timbered towns, the Taunus offers its wooded ridges and the Roman Limes, the Westerwald its lakes and potters' villages, and the Rheingau is just one stage away. Before setting off, the cathedral and the old town are worth half a day.
McRent, our rental partner, hands over its vehicles in the Offheim district, close to the A3 motorway and a short train ride from Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt, Büdingen, Siegen or Fulda, other departure cities of our partners, open the way to one-way trips. From May to September, the mild climate suits three-day loops as well as longer journeys to the Moselle.