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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 16h 21m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Innsbruck takes 6h 50m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $73 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 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 Hertz, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $18. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 193 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 Chicago and takes around 16h 21m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Innsbruck takes 6h 50m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $73 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 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 Hertz, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $18. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 193 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $98 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 $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 79% 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

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3619 reviews)
$114+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3158 reviews)
$91+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4058 reviews)
$97+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3606 reviews)
$74+
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June Six Hotel Hannover City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2918 reviews)
$78+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2705 reviews)
$89+
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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 $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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 $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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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