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 13h 40m.

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 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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 40m.

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

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 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 $43 to $179 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 67% 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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H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4512 reviews)
$99+
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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2332 reviews)
$57+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4072 reviews)
$90+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4767 reviews)
$80+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4635 reviews)
$90+
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Hotel Wegner - T h e culinary art hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2270 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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