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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 16 906, Hanover is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Hanover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hanover

Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hanover

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 31 km from Hanover. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 302 km 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 OurBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hanover takes 97 km and will cost you around $31. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 31 km from Hanover. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hanover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 302 km 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 OurBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hanover takes 97 km and will cost you around $31. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Hanover

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVCProvincetown
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Hanover

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,255 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,204 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Most booked hotels in Hanover

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Marriott Boston Quincy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 637 reviews)
$175+
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Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1485 reviews)
$208+
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Nantasket Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 472 reviews)
$162+
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John Carver Inn & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1074 reviews)
$143+
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Best Western Adams Inn Quincy-Boston
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1414 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Hanover

Renting a car in Hanover costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hanover costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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