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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Dresden takes 3h 20m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $175 for a 6h 37m 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 Thrifty, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 120 miles and will cost you around $24. From Münster, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 180 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 Boston and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Dresden takes 3h 20m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $175 for a 6h 37m 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 Thrifty, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Hannover. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 120 miles and will cost you around $24. From Münster, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 180 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 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 $41 to $195 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 84% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vahrenwald-List - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover City. The average nightly price for a double room in Vahrenwald-List is $61.

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 $59 per night.

Vahrenwald-List - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover City. The average nightly price for a double room in Vahrenwald-List is $61.
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 $59 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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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3175 reviews)
$91+
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Mercure Hotel Am Entenfang Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1261 reviews)
$73+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4091 reviews)
$80+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3633 reviews)
$67+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2713 reviews)
$89+
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Aalto Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 230 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 Compact rental cars (Skoda Kamiq or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 Compact rental cars (Skoda Kamiq or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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