Storing my stüff for a few weeks

June 10, 2009 3:42 PM

I arrive in Frankfurt next Sunday. I leave Frankfurt in the beginning of August. I will not be in Frankfurt in the meantime. Where do I keep my stuff?

I've been looking at long-term storage of various types. The airport seems to want 5 euros for a "normal" bag per day, which for my two checked bags for 45 days is...a lot. Not very good for my student budget. The main train station wants 4 euros per day per locker, and it's not clear that I could keep stuff for that long anyway.

What other places exist for long-term storage of things in Frankfurt? (Also, if I stayed at a hotel for a night, is there any way they could hold my things?) If all else fails, what are the available shipping services?

posted by trouserlouse to Travel & Transportation around Frankfurt, Germany (4 answers total)

I'd check into having your luggage stored at a hotel where you're a guest for a night. If you know the hotel contact info in advance, call them and ask them about their policy. From my experiences at different hotels all over South America, they either charge nothing or something like $5 per item, rarely a per diem charge. Just make sure that they know that you'll be gone until August and make sure the luggage is tagged with that notice. And tip the bell boy WELL and let him know to take extra special care of your stuff. That usually does the trick.

The last thing you want to do is forget, they think you abandoned it, and next thing you know, the hotel bell boy and maids are rummaging through your goodies.
posted by HeyAllie at 5:36 PM on June 10, 2009

I meant, the last thing you want to do is forget to let them know your return date. Make sure you leave your GERMAN contact information so they can call you to double-check on whether it's an abandoned item.
posted by HeyAllie at 5:38 PM on June 10, 2009

Not really your question, but is there a reason you have two checked bags? That might help posters give you an answer.
posted by mdonley at 10:51 PM on June 10, 2009

Best answer: You find places for long term storage in Frankfurt here, here, here and here.
posted by jfricke at 1:18 PM on June 11, 2009