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. Hannover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Flex To Go, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Flex To Go, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 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 $42 to $190 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2285 reviews)
$53+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4036 reviews)
$95+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4573 reviews)
$96+
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Hotel Wegner - The Culinary Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2257 reviews)
$75+
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Mercure Hotel Hannover Mitte
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2180 reviews)
$87+
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Beevillage Messehotel Hannover Laatzen
3 stars
Good (7, 2120 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.99 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 $119.92 and $159.90. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hannover, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.99 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 $119.92 and $159.90. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hannover, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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