Hanover travel guide

Hanover Tourism | Hanover Guide

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.

When to visit Hanover

Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Hanover

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 30 miles from Hanover. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hanover. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 171 miles 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 30 miles from Hanover. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hanover. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 171 miles 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Hanover

Airlines serving Hanover

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Most booked hotels in Hanover

1863 Inn of Gettysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1092 reviews)
$161+
Hampton Inn Hanover
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 135 reviews)
$169+
Gettysburg Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 301 reviews)
$170+
Holiday Inn Express Hanover
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 138 reviews)
$157+
Wyndham Gettysburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1670 reviews)
$96+
Days Inn by Wyndham Gettysburg
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1600 reviews)
$83+

Renting a car in Hanover

Renting a car in Hanover costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 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.

Renting a car in Hanover costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 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.