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 Hoflokal (Adenauerallee 1), BESTIA Vera Pizza Napoletana - Hannover (Osterstraße 27) and Loretta's (Culemannstraße 14). If you’re looking for affordable options, Teichhûs (Wilkenburger Str. 32) and Wilma Wunder Hannover (Goseriede 6) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Brunnenhof & Café Centrale (Ernst-August-Platz 4) and Tru Story (Blumenauer Str. 3) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hannover.

When to visit Hannover

Hannover in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 30h 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 31m and costs around $598 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $445 for a 6h 24m 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Busbud. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $32. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $39 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 30h 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 31m and costs around $598 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $445 for a 6h 24m 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Busbud. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 161 km and will cost you around $32. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about $39 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 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 $328 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 47% 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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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Novotel Suites Hannover
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$170+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$72+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.77 and $51.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.77 and $51.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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