Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hannover travel guide

Hannover Tourism | Hannover Guide

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.

Article

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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 35h 10m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Vienna takes 7h 19m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $129 for a 9h 36m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Ecolines. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $34. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 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 35h 10m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Vienna takes 7h 19m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $129 for a 9h 36m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Bus and Ecolines. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $34. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Hannover

Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $323 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 $78 to $341 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 75% 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

See all
Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$134+
View
June Six Hotel Hannover City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
View
Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$161+
View
Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$78+
View

Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.14 and $54.85. 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 $3.43 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 $41.14 and $54.85. 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.

Find car hire in Hannover