Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hannover has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Hannover

Mitte is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Hannover. These include popular favourites 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
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hannover in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hannover, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Hannover

Plane

When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hannover from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 3h 36m and costs around $626 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $406 for a 5h 18m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Union Ivkoni. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 193 km and will cost you around $32. From Münster, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 233 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hannover from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 05m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 3h 36m and costs around $626 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about $406 for a 5h 18m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Union Ivkoni. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 193 km and will cost you around $32. From Münster, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 233 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gästeresidenz Pelikanviertel and ibis Hannover City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hannover, with prices from $72 to $344 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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June Six Hotel Hannover City
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$72+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $3.41 per litre in Hannover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.86 and $54.48. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per litre in Hannover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.86 and $54.48. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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