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 10 km 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 38m and costs around $480 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Düsseldorf, expect to pay about $11 for a 3h 03m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.9 km from the center.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 193 km and will cost you around $21. From Berlin, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 290 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city center.

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 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 38m and costs around $480 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Düsseldorf, expect to pay about $11 for a 3h 03m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.9 km from the center.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 193 km and will cost you around $21. From Berlin, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 290 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km 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
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Delta
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Austrian Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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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 $108 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 $39 to $183 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 70% 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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H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3916 reviews)
$103+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2549 reviews)
$121+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3814 reviews)
$96+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4276 reviews)
$92+
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H+ Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4271 reviews)
$94+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4508 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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, 7% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.58 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 $114.93 and $153.23. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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, 7% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.58 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 $114.93 and $153.23. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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