CrossRent Rental company category:Standard
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CROSSRENT c/o HIRO Automarkt GmbHLangenweg 20, 26125 OldenburgView map
Hiring a motorhome in Oldenburg means setting off from the former capital of a grand duchy in Lower Saxony, whose palace and landscaped park border a pedestrianised old town crossed by the river Hunte. The rhododendron parks of the Ammerland begin at the edge of town, and the North Sea is only an hour's drive away: the harbours of the Jade Bight, the villages where ferries leave for the islands, the mudflats of the Wadden Sea. Our partner company, CrossRent, hands over its vehicles from a depot located at a car dealership.
The A28 and A29 motorways meet on the outskirts: the first runs towards Bremen and the Dutch border, the second towards Wilhelmshaven.
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Where to pick up your vehicle à Oldenburg?
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Oldenburg
1 The Ammerland, rhododendrons and the Papenburg shipyard
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- Bad Zwischenahn
- Westerstede
- Apen
- Papenburg
- Rhauderfehn
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Bad Zwischenahn, on the shores of the Zwischenahner Meer lake, gathers dozens of themed gardens in its Park der Gärten, and smoked eel remains the local speciality. Westerstede, surrounded by nurseries, is covered in rhododendrons in May. In Papenburg, the oldest peat-bog colony in Germany, canals lined with sailing ships cross the town, and the Meyer Werft visitor centre shows how cruise liners are built. The return follows the coastal canal via Rhauderfehn and its bascule bridges.
- Distance
- about 160 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 The Wesermarsch, Butjadingen and the Jade Bight
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- Elsfleth
- Brake
- Nordenham
- Fedderwardersiel
- Eckwarden
- Dangast
- Varel
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The Hunte joins the Weser at Elsfleth, home port of the training tall ship Großherzogin Elisabeth; Brake and its Lower Weser shipping museum come before Nordenham, at the mouth of the river. The Butjadingen peninsula then lines up its shrimp-boat harbours, such as Fedderwardersiel, and its grassy beaches. Along the shore of the Jade Bight, you reach Dangast, its old Kurhaus and its rhubarb cake, then the port of Varel and its tall windmill.
- Distance
- about 220 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
3 Tidal harbours and car-free North Sea islands
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- Hooksiel
- Schillig
- Harlesiel
- Neuharlingersiel
- Bensersiel
- Esens
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Via the A29, Hooksiel and its old harbour open the Wangerland coast; at Schillig, campsites stretch along the foot of the dyke, facing Wangerooge. Harlesiel, Neuharlingersiel and Bensersiel are the ports of departure for Wangerooge, Spiekeroog and Langeoog, three islands closed to cars: you spend the day on foot or by bike, leaving the motorhome in the harbour car park. Ferry times follow the tides. The small town of Esens completes the loop.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go à Oldenburg?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 22 °C, lows 9 to 12 °C
The most pleasant months to leave from Oldenburg: long days, moderate rain and harbours still quiet. May is rhododendron month in the Ammerland; in September, the coast empties and the city gets ready for the Kramermarkt, its big autumn funfair.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 22 to 23 °C, lows 14 °C
The German school holiday season: coastal campsites and island ferries are often fully booked, so reserve them at the same time as the vehicle. July remains the rainiest month of the year; August is slightly drier and just as mild.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 10 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 9 °C
Cool, windy seasons, but ideal for watching the migratory birds that stop by the hundreds of thousands on the mudflats of the Wadden Sea. Bring warm, windproof clothing: nights remain cold in March and April.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 9 °C, lows 1 to 4 °C
Winter is grey, damp and has very little sunshine, and many campsites on the coast close. Yet it is kale season, Oldenburg's emblematic dish, enjoyed after a group walk through the countryside. A heated vehicle and short stages are a must.
Climate à Oldenburg, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to June, August to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | 1 °C | 79 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | 1 °C | 76 mm | 5 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 2 °C | 59 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 4 °C | 59 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 9 °C | 55 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 22 °C | 12 °C | 88 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jul | 22 °C | 14 °C | 95 mm | 11 h/day |
| Aug | 23 °C | 14 °C | 61 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 57 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 9 °C | 82 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 4 °C | 61 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 7 °C | 3 °C | 77 mm | 2 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
A depot at a car dealership
CrossRent hands over its vehicles on Langenweg, on the premises of a car dealership, HIRO Automarkt. Arrange the handover time with the rental company in advance and check the address in your confirmation: this is not a classic rental office open all day.
The islands: the motorhome stays at the harbour
Most of the East Frisian islands are closed to cars. Only Borkum and Norderney accept vehicles, with a ferry that must be booked well in advance and is often expensive for a motorhome. Elsewhere, park in the paid car parks of the departure ports and go on foot.
Wind and dyke roads
On the coastal marshes, gusts catch motorhomes side-on, especially on bridges and exposed stretches. Dyke roads are narrow and sometimes crossed by sheep: drive slowly and prefer the A28 or the A29 on stormy days.
Exploring the city by bike
Oldenburg is one of the German cities where people cycle the most, and its centre is pedestrianised. Leave the motorhome on the outskirts and reach the palace, St. Lambert's Church and the Horst Janssen Museum by bike or bus.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Oldenburg
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Oldenburg?
Our partner company, CrossRent, hands over its vehicles at Langenweg 20 in Oldenburg, on the premises of the car dealership HIRO Automarkt. It is the only depot in the city on our site. The handover time is agreed with the rental company, and the exact address is in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Oldenburg?
The price depends on the season, the rental period and the vehicle chosen, and summer rates have nothing in common with winter ones. Run a search with your dates: you get real prices, mandatory fees included, which you can book straight away with our partner company.
Can I return the motorhome in Bremen or Hamburg?
Bremen, 40 km as the crow flies, and Hamburg, whose depots are on the northern outskirts in Norderstedt or Elmshorn, are other departure cities of our partners. A one-way rental is only possible if the company accepts it, and fees may apply: enter the return city when you search.
Can I take the motorhome to the North Sea islands?
Not to Wangerooge, Spiekeroog, Langeoog, Baltrum and Juist, which are closed to cars: you travel there by ferry as a foot passenger, with a bike if needed. Borkum and Norderney accept vehicles, but the ferry for a motorhome must be booked well in advance. Also check that your rental company allows this kind of crossing.
What should I see in Oldenburg before hitting the road?
The grand dukes' palace houses the regional museum of art and history, and the neighbouring Schlossgarten is an English-style landscape garden. St. Lambert's Church, neoclassical inside, and the Horst Janssen Museum, devoted to the draughtsman who grew up in the city, are a few minutes' walk away in the old town.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Oldenburg
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Germany?
A European category B licence is enough for campervans, converted vans and motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes. With a licence issued outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit or a recognised translation. The rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer conditions.
Where can I stay overnight in a motorhome on the Lower Saxony coast?
Almost every harbour on the coast has a motorhome area, often behind the dyke, and campsites are plentiful around Schillig, Dangast or Bensersiel. Overnight parking outside authorised places is prohibited in the Wadden Sea National Park. In summer, book your pitches in advance.
How do I get to Oldenburg from the airport?
The nearest airport is Bremen, about three quarters of an hour's drive away. From Bremen central station, regional trains reach Oldenburg in about half an hour. Hamburg Airport, better served by international flights, is a little over two hours away by train.
Can I drive to the Netherlands in a motorhome hired in Oldenburg?
The Dutch border is about an hour away via the A28, and Groningen less than two hours. Crossing is easy, without systematic checks, but each rental company sets the countries covered by its insurance: check them in the offer conditions before planning a trip to Dutch Friesland or the IJsselmeer.
Are German motorways toll roads for motorhomes?
No, rental motorhomes and campervans pay neither tolls nor a vignette on German motorways. Some large cities, however, require an environmental sticker to enter their centre: it is normally already on rental vehicles, but check the rules in force.
When should I book a motorhome in Oldenburg?
With a single partner company in the city, the choice of vehicles is limited: book several months in advance for July and August, and from winter onwards for a departure during the rhododendron bloom in May. In autumn and spring, a few weeks are usually enough, except during school holidays.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Oldenburg
Oldenburg offers a calm, direct start towards the Lower Saxony coast, without the traffic of the large neighbouring cities. In one morning, you go from the gardens of the Ammerland to the salt meadows of the Jade Bight, then to the tidal harbours where ferries leave for the islands. The canals of Papenburg, the maritime Weser and the Dutch border complete an area where stages remain short and motorhome areas are plentiful.
CrossRent, our partner company, offers its vehicles from a depot in the city. Bremen and Hamburg, other departure cities of our partners, widen the choice for an outbound or return journey. And from May to September, with highs around 20 °C, the climate is perfect for bike rides along the dykes.