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 Stuttgart takes 4h 43m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $172 for a 7h 37m 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 Wheego and Avis, 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 $18. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 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 Stuttgart takes 4h 43m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $172 for a 7h 37m 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 Wheego and Avis, 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 $18. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 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

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,508 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 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 $182 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 71% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2537 reviews)
$115+
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Premier Inn Hannover City University
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2188 reviews)
$59+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4250 reviews)
$89+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3800 reviews)
$95+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4478 reviews)
$87+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6108 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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, 2% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. 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, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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, 2% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. 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, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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