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 January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
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 Chicago and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Vienna takes 7h 19m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $73 for a 9h 36m 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 Hertz, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Ecolines. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 115 miles and will cost you around $19. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $18 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 Chicago and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Vienna takes 7h 19m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $73 for a 9h 36m 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 Hertz, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Ecolines. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 115 miles and will cost you around $19. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $18 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
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 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 $183 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 $44 to $193 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vahrenwald-List - In Hannover’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover 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 $63 per night.

Vahrenwald-List - In Hannover’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover 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 $63 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

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H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3619 reviews)
$119+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3154 reviews)
$92+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4054 reviews)
$100+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3604 reviews)
$76+
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June Six Hotel Hannover City
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2913 reviews)
$74+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2702 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Seat Ateca or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Seat Ateca or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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