Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt's skyline gets all the postcards, but the real reward for riding here starts once you leave it behind. Point a motorcycle west and within half an hour you're climbing the switchbacks toward Kronberg im Taunus, its half-timbered lanes sitting below a hilltop castle, or carrying on to the summit road up Großer Feldberg, where the curves tighten as the Taunus range's highest peak comes into view. Give yourself a full day and the Rhine Gorge is waiting further south, vineyard terraces stacked above the water all the way to the Loreley Rock.

Frankfurt itself is compact and flat, which is exactly why a bike makes sense here: you'll cut through the financial district's traffic in a fraction of the time a car needs, and parking is a non-issue compared with circling for a garage space near the Römer. But the real case for renting isn't the city — it's what surrounds it. The Taunus hills and the Rhine Gorge turn from scenery, watched through a windscreen, into the actual point of the ride once you're the one leaning through the bends.

Top 10 things to see in Frankfurt am Main by motorcycle

1. Großer Feldberg (Taunus) — the highest peak in the Taunus range, about 30km out, with tight curves climbing to a summit viewpoint and radio tower.
2. Saalburg Roman Fort, Bad Homburg — a fully reconstructed fort on the old Roman Limes, reached along wooded Taunus back roads.
3. Kronberg im Taunus — a half-timbered old town under a hilltop castle, a natural loop for a first evening out of the city.
4. Königstein im Taunus — castle ruins with wide valley views, on the same scenic ridge road as Kronberg and Feldberg.
5. Rhine Gorge / Mittelrhein (Bingen–Koblenz) — a UNESCO-listed valley with vineyard-lined switchbacks hugging the river, roughly an hour southwest.
6. Loreley Rock, St. Goarshausen — the slate cliff over the Rhine's narrowest bend, the classic turnaround point for a gorge run.
7. Rüdesheim am Rhein — a wine-town base for the gorge route, with the Niederwalddenkmal viewpoint above town via a switchback climb.
8. Neroberg, Wiesbaden — a hilltop viewpoint over Wiesbaden and the Rhine plain, about 40 minutes from Frankfurt.
9. Spessart forest roads (around Aschaffenburg) — a dense, hilly forest east of the city, known among local riders for long, flowing curves.
10. Miltenberg, Odenwald — a well-preserved medieval market town on the Main, a favourite far-end target for a full-day loop through the Odenwald.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Frankfurt am Main?

The licence class depends on the machine: A1 covers up to 125cc/11kW from age 16, A2 goes up to 35kW from 18, and full class A is unrestricted from 24 (or from 20 after two years on A2). Car-licence holders can also add the B196 extension for 125cc bikes, though that's only valid within Germany, not on a foreign licence. Rental companies usually set their own floor, typically 18 and up, sometimes with a minimum time holding the licence for bigger machines, so check with the specific operator. Expect to leave a deposit, normally a hold on a credit card in the main rider's name, and if you're travelling from outside the EU an International Driving Permit is worth carrying alongside your home licence.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Frankfurt am Main?

A standard or entry-level bike runs EUR 25–35 per day in low season, rising to EUR 45–70 in high season. Larger-displacement or premium touring and adventure models, the BMW GS class and similar, run EUR 70–150 per day.

• June to August are the priciest months, when demand for touring bikes peaks.
• November to February are the cheapest, though many rental operators reduce their fleets or close for winter entirely.
• Booking a few weeks ahead is worth it for popular models in summer.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Frankfurt am Main?

High season runs May to September, busiest in July and August when routes like the Rhine Gorge get crowded, so book ahead if you want a specific model. Low season, November through March, brings quieter roads and lower prices, though colder, wetter weather also means some operators scale back or pause for winter. Late May to June and September hit the sweet spot: mild temperatures, long daylight, and noticeably lighter traffic on the classic Taunus and Rhine routes than midsummer brings.

Local traffic rules in Frankfurt am Main

Germany drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger on any motorcycle or scooter, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100 km/h on rural roads outside them; much of the Autobahn has no general limit, though an advisory 130 km/h applies and many sections do post one. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l for motor vehicles, dropping to 0.3 g/l after an incident, and it's zero if you're under 21 or still in your first two years of holding a licence. Motorcycles ride with dipped headlights on at all times, and at unmarked junctions, right-before-left applies. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Frankfurt am Main, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to your chosen address.

Why use BikesBooking.com?

• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
• Read reviews from previous customers;
• Reserve online with a Best Price Guarantee;
• Friendly support if your plans change.

Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!