Hannover travel guide
Hannover Tourism | Hannover Guide
You're Going to Love Hannover
With a population of 515.140, Hannover is the largest city in Lower Saxony, Germany by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hannover has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hannover
Mitte is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Hannover. These include popular favorites such as Votum (Hannah-Arendt-Platz 1), Restaurant MARIE (Wedekindpl. 1) and Little Cortile (Goethestraße 22). If you’re looking for affordable options, Teichhûs (Wilkenburger Str. 32) and Burgerheart Hannover (Am Marstall 1a) are great picks. For delicious green meals, KOURO (Theaterstraße 14) and Le Feu Hannover (Bödekerstraße 46) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hannover.
When to visit Hannover
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hannover in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hannover, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Hannover
Plane
When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 45m.
Train
Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Hannover to Hamburg takes 1h 24m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Düsseldorf, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Sindbad and Regiojet. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 418 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Hannover
Where to stay in Hannover
Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Hannover-City and ibis Hannover City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from $41 to $156 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 76% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Buchholz-Kleefeld - ibis Hannover Medical Park, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Buchholz-Kleefeld will cost you about $63 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover
Most booked hotels in Hannover
Renting a car in Hannover
Renting a car in Hannover costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Hannover.
Expect to pay $7.42 per gallon in Hannover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Opel Insignia or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.