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

Hanover travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hanover

With a population of 15,289, Hanover is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hanover has to offer.

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When to visit Hanover

Hanover in March
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in March
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanover in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hanover, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Hanover

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 30 miles from Hanover. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 30 miles from Hanover. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Hanover

HGRHagerstown Regional
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Hanover

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hanover

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hanover and Hampton Inn Hanover.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Most booked hotels in Hanover

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Altland House Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 139 reviews)
$172+
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Hampton Inn Hanover
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 233 reviews)
$184+
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Bridges Guest Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 111 reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Hanover
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 198 reviews)
$181+
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Sheppard Mansion Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$0+
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Cross Keys Motor Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$251+
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Renting a car in Hanover

Renting a car in Hanover costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Hanover.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hanover costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Hanover.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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