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. Hannover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 40h 35m.

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 Wheego and Europcar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

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 40h 35m.

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 Wheego and Europcar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,096 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,071 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,893 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,265 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,465 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $182 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 Pelikan Viertel and ibis Hannover City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hannover, with prices from $67 to $324 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vahrenwald-List - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover City.

Vahrenwald-List - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and Prize By Radisson, Hannover City.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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Premier Inn Hannover City University
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Hotel Wegner - The Culinary Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$136+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$67+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $3.78 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 $45.28 and $60.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.78 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 $45.28 and $60.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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