Hanover travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hanover
With a population of 15,289, Hanover is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hanover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hanover
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Lion (1649 Broadway) and Giovanni's Italian Restaurant (646 Blooming Grove Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Hanover
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanover in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hanover, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Hanover
Plane
Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 47 km from Hanover. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 275 km from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Hanover
Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover
Most booked hotels in Hanover
Renting a car in Hanover
Renting a car in Hanover costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.