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

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.

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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.

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 Flex To Go and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

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.

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 Flex To Go and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Hannover

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,909 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 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 $38 to $184 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 $67 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 $67 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4417 reviews)
$92+
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3885 reviews)
$89+
Premier Inn Hannover City University
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2353 reviews)
$52+
Hotel Wegner - The Culinary Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2211 reviews)
$74+
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1492 reviews)
$77+
Aalto Hotel Garni
3 stars
Good (7.8, 233 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. 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 Premium rental cars (Peugeot 408 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. 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 Premium rental cars (Peugeot 408 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.