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, Schuberts Brasserie (Geibelstraße 77) and Burgerheart Hannover (Am Marstall 1a) are great picks. For delicious green meals, KOURO (Theaterstraße 14) and Rüpel (Kötnerholzweg 30) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hannover.

When to visit Hannover

Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 New York and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $232 for a 5h 11m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 120 miles and will cost you around $23. From Münster, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 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 New York and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $232 for a 5h 11m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 120 miles and will cost you around $23. From Münster, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Hannover City and B&B Hotel Hannover-Lahe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from $42 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 50% 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.

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.
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 (8.7, 3416 reviews)
$99+
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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1514 reviews)
$77+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3894 reviews)
$93+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3074 reviews)
$93+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3386 reviews)
$70+
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Hotel Ambiente Langenhagen Hannover by Tulip Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1550 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 95% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Ford Focus 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 $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 95% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Ford Focus 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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