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Where to eat
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 38,088, Hanover is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hanover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hanover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Copper Canyon Grill - Arundel Mills (7051 Arundel Mills Cir) and The Prime Rib Maryland at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland (7002 Arundel Mills Circle) are great picks.

When to visit Hanover

Hanover in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hanover

Plane

When flying to Hanover, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. 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 181 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

When flying to Hanover, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. 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 181 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

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Hanover

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 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)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Most booked hotels in Hanover

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The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
3 stars
Excellent (9, 876 reviews)
$181+
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Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-BWI Airport West
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 722 reviews)
$137+
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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 527 reviews)
$238+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills/Baltimore
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 821 reviews)
$127+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1361 reviews)
$144+
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Aloft Arundel Mills Bwi Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1079 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Hanover

Renting a car in Hanover costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and NextCar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hanover is the NextCar branch at 7440 New Ridge Road, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hanover costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and NextCar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hanover is the NextCar branch at 7440 New Ridge Road, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hanover

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Standard SUV
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