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Rent Easy Lindau c/o Autopartners eGBregenzerstrasse 121, 88131 LindauView map
Hiring a campervan in Lindau means setting off from the Bavarian tip of Lake Constance, where Germany meets Austria and faces Switzerland on the far shore. The old town sits on an island linked to the mainland by a road bridge and a railway causeway. Bregenz and the Pfänder are a quarter of an hour away, Appenzell and the Säntis about an hour. Our partner company Rent Easy hands over its vehicles here.
The depot is on the mainland, on Bregenzer Strasse, on the road to Austria. The A96 motorway to Munich starts at the edge of town and continues, through the Pfänder tunnel, into the Austrian Rhine valley.
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Where to pick up your vehicle à Lindau?
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Lindau
1 Bregenz, the Rhine delta and the Vorarlberg valley
- Lindau
- Bregenz
- Fussach
- Lustenau
- Dornbirn
- Rappenlochschlucht
- Hohenems
- Rankweil
- Feldkirch
- Lindau
In Bregenz, the Pfänder cable car climbs high above the lake, and the festival's floating stage can be seen from the waterfront. You then reach the Rhine delta, a bird reserve between Fussach and Gaissau, then Lustenau and Dornbirn, starting point of the Rappenlochschlucht walkways. Hohenems and its Jewish museum, the hilltop basilica of Rankweil and the arcades of Feldkirch come before the return by motorway.
- Distance
- about 150 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Appenzell, Ebenalp and Säntis
- Lindau
- Rheineck
- Walzenhausen
- Heiden
- Trogen
- Appenzell
- Wasserauen
- Urnäsch
- Schwägalp
- Rorschach
- Lindau
Once across the Rhine at Rheineck, the road climbs to Walzenhausen, a balcony over the lake, then to Heiden, a Biedermeier village where Henry Dunant spent his last years. Trogen and its merchants' houses lead to the small town of Appenzell. From Wasserauen, a cable car serves the Ebenalp, the Wildkirchli caves and the inn clinging beneath the cliff; at Schwägalp, another climbs to the summit of the Säntis.
- Distance
- about 180 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 The Bavarian shore and the western Allgäu
- Lindau
- Wasserburg
- Nonnenhorn
- Wangen im Allgäu
- Lindenberg
- Scheidegg
- Lindau
The short Bavarian shore of the lake lines up Wasserburg, with its church and castle on a peninsula, then the vineyards of Nonnenhorn. You then head up into the western Allgäu: the old town of Wangen on the Argen, the German Hat Museum in Lindenberg, then Scheidegg, its waterfalls and its treetop walkway, facing the Alps and the lake.
- Distance
- about 90 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go à Lindau?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 24 °C, lows 10 to 15 °C
The best months to set off from Lindau: long, mild days, Allgäu meadows in bloom in spring, the Säntis and Ebenalp cable cars running and lakeside campsites still available. May is often rainy; September brings water that is still warm and quieter roads.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 to 25 °C, lows 16 °C
Peak season, warm but wet: July and August are the rainiest months of the year in Lindau, often with late-afternoon thunderstorms. The Bregenz Festival and the school holidays of the three lakeside countries fill the campsites and the lakeside roads.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 11 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 8 °C
Transition seasons, cool but often sunny, ideal for towns and for the blossoming orchards along the lake. At altitude, snow lingers in spring: several cable cars and mountain-pasture roads in Appenzell and Vorarlberg only reopen in May.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 4 to 9 °C, lows -2 to 3 °C
Winter is grey and cool by the water, with night frosts and little sunshine. The Christmas market set up on Lindau harbour draws crowds in December, and the Vorarlberg ski resorts are an hour away: a heated vehicle and winter tyres are essential.
Climate à Lindau, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -2 °C | 116 mm | 5 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -1 °C | 79 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 2 °C | 85 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 15 °C | 5 °C | 98 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 157 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 15 °C | 134 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 16 °C | 169 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 16 °C | 182 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 122 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 8 °C | 103 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 3 °C | 104 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -0 °C | 108 mm | 5 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up at Rent Easy, Bregenzer Strasse
Rent Easy hands over its vehicles at Bregenzer Strasse 121, at Autopartners, on the mainland, in the eastern part of town. Lindau-Reutin mainline station, where trains between Munich and Zurich stop, is the closest; a taxi or a city bus covers the rest of the way. The appointment time is in your confirmation.
Visit the island without the motorhome
The island's lanes are narrow, largely pedestrianised, and its car parks are packed in summer. Leave the motorhome on the mainland, in a motorhome area or authorised car park, and reach the island on foot, by bike or by bus over the road bridge. Check the overnight parking signs on site.
Vignette: the Pfänder tunnel is exempt
Since 2019, the section of the Austrian A14 motorway between the Lindau border and the Hohenems exit, Pfänder tunnel included, has been vignette-free for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Beyond it, towards Feldkirch, the Austrian vignette is required again, as is the Swiss one on the A1 or A13. Check the rules in force before you leave.
Storm warning lights on the lake
Lake Constance is fitted with flashing orange lights along its shores, including at Lindau harbour, which announce a squall or a thunderstorm. Slow flashing signals a precautionary warning, fast flashing an imminent storm. Swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders must then return to shore, and awnings should be rolled in.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Lindau
Where can I pick up a campervan in Lindau?
Rent Easy is our partner company in Lindau, with a depot at Bregenzer Strasse 121, hosted by the company Autopartners. It is on the mainland, east of the island, on the road leading to Bregenz. The handover time and the documents to bring are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Lindau?
The rate varies with the period, the length of hire and the vehicle, and summer, when the Bregenz Festival and the holidays of the lakeside countries overlap, is the busiest season. Run a search with your pick-up and return dates in Lindau: the prices shown include mandatory fees and can be booked straight away.
Can I return the vehicle in another city?
Yes, when the rental company allows it. Our partners have other depots nearby: Isny and Bad Waldsee to the north, Constance and Stockach at the western end of the lake. Enter the return city in your search to see the available offers; any one-way fee is then included in the displayed price.
Can I drive to Austria and Switzerland with a campervan hired in Lindau?
The Austrian border begins at the edge of town, and Switzerland is half an hour away via Bregenz and the Rhine bridge. First check in the offer conditions that the insurance covers both countries. All three are in the Schengen area, but Switzerland is outside the customs union: a check of your load is possible.
How do I get to Lindau by plane or train?
Friedrichshafen airport, on the north shore, is the closest, about thirty minutes by road. Memmingen is about an hour away via the A96, Zurich an hour and a half and Munich about two hours. By train, the EuroCity services between Munich and Zurich stop at Lindau-Reutin, and regional trains serve the island station.
What should I see in Lindau before setting off?
The harbour entrance is guarded by the Bavarian lion and the new lighthouse, facing the old Mangturm lighthouse. On Maximilianstrasse, the old town hall with its painted façades stands among arcaded houses. The Peterskirche, one of the oldest churches in the region, holds frescoes attributed to Hans Holbein the Elder.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Lindau
What licence do I need for a campervan hired in Lindau?
A category B licence lets you drive campervans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes, in Germany as well as in Austria and Switzerland. A heavier vehicle requires a C1 licence. With a licence issued outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit or a translation. The minimum age and years of driving required by Rent Easy are shown in the offer.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Lindau?
On the Bavarian shore, campsites stretch from Zech, near the Austrian border, to Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn, and several towns in the western Allgäu have motorhome areas. The lakeshore is largely private or protected: overnight parking there is often banned. In summer, book your pitch.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Lindau?
In Germany, winter tyres bearing the alpine symbol are compulsory as soon as the road is snowy or icy. In Austria, winter equipment is required from November to mid-April in wintry conditions. To drive up to Scheidegg, the Pfänder or towards Appenzell between November and March, ask the rental company whether the vehicle is equipped.
How many days should I plan from Lindau?
A long weekend is enough for the Bavarian shore and the western Allgäu, as stages rarely exceed half an hour. With a week, you can add Bregenz, the Austrian Rhine valley and Appenzell; with ten days or more, the full tour of the lake via the Swiss shore and the Vorarlberg Alps fits in.
Can I take bikes from Lindau?
Yes, and the town lends itself to it: the Lake Constance cycle path runs through Lindau and along the shore, often far from cars. If the offer includes a bike rack, check its load limit and the vehicle's height once loaded. You can then park the motorhome for several days and ride out to Bregenz or Wasserburg.
When should I book a campervan in Lindau?
For July and August, book several months ahead: with only one depot in town, vehicles go quickly, and lakeside campsites fill up during the Bregenz Festival. The May and June bank holidays are also in high demand. If the model you want is unavailable, widen your search to Isny or Bad Waldsee.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Lindau
Lindau is the only Bavarian town on Lake Constance, and probably the best placed to leave it in every direction: Austria begins at the edge of town, Switzerland is half an hour away and the rolling hills of the Allgäu open up to the north. In a few short stages, you go from the vineyards of Nonnenhorn to the gorge walkways of Dornbirn, then to the mountain pastures of Appenzell at the foot of the Säntis.
Rent Easy, our partner company, hands over its vehicles on the mainland, right on the road to Bregenz and the motorway to Munich. Before setting off, the island deserves half a day, between the harbour, its lion and its lighthouses. Isny, Bad Waldsee and Constance, other departure points of our partners, offer one-way options, and from May to September the region is at its best.