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
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in February
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 11h 50m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Berlin takes 1h 30m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.6 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Berlin, the bus ride to Hannover takes 180 miles and will cost you around $31. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 255 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 11h 50m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Berlin takes 1h 30m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof, located 0.6 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Berlin, the bus ride to Hannover takes 180 miles and will cost you around $31. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 255 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 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 $184 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the 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 $68 per night.

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 $68 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

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Hotel Amadeus
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3478 reviews)
$105+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4222 reviews)
$92+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3763 reviews)
$96+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4456 reviews)
$90+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6039 reviews)
$70+
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Grand Palace Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3181 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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, 3% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. Compact (Seat Cupra Born or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hannover, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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, 3% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. Compact (Seat Cupra Born or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hannover, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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