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 February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
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 Binghamton and takes around 14h 14m.

Train

Air Astra is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 16m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stuttgart, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 42m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.6 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 BUCHBINDER and Star Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Union Ivkoni. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 100 miles and will cost you around $21. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 120 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 Binghamton and takes around 14h 14m.

Train

Air Astra is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 16m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stuttgart, expect to pay about $61 for a 3h 42m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.6 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 BUCHBINDER and Star Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Union Ivkoni. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 100 miles and will cost you around $21. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 120 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Hannover City and Ibis Budget Hannover Hauptbahnhof. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from $40 to $186 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 74% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Hotel Kleefelder Hof, 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 $72 per night.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Hotel Kleefelder Hof, 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 $72 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2157 reviews)
$69+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3833 reviews)
$93+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4306 reviews)
$98+
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H+ Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4299 reviews)
$88+
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Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 849 reviews)
$118+
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Aalto Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 232 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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