Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hannover travel guide

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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.

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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 Hannover (Goethestraße 22). If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Handwerk (Altenbekener Damm 17) and Früher Vogel (Altenbekener Damm 11) are great picks.

When to visit Hannover

Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Hannover

Plane

When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Düsseldorf takes 3h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about $289 for a 7h 06m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 163 miles from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 100 miles and will cost you around $17. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 125 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Düsseldorf takes 3h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about $289 for a 7h 06m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 163 miles from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 100 miles and will cost you around $17. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 125 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,073 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $194 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Hannover City and Hotel Central Hannover. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from $40 to $196 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 87% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover. The average nightly price for a double room in Buchholz-Kleefeld is $69.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover. The average nightly price for a double room in Buchholz-Kleefeld is $69.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4113 reviews)
$93+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3192 reviews)
$94+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3250 reviews)
$87+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3672 reviews)
$62+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2726 reviews)
$97+
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ibis Hannover City
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1258 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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, 27% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Cupra Born or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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, 27% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Cupra Born or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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