Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hannover travel guide

Hannover Tourism | Hannover Guide

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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Binghamton and takes around 14h 14m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

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 Binghamton and takes around 14h 14m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Hannover

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,543 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,014 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,363 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 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 $38 to $191 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.

Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4183 reviews)
$92+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2618 reviews)
$122+
H+ Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4437 reviews)
$87+
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4461 reviews)
$82+
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3929 reviews)
$80+
Premier Inn Hannover City University Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2437 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 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, 36% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Peugeot 408 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 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, 36% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Peugeot 408 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.