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

If you’re looking for affordable options, Insel Beach Club (Rudolf-von-Bennigsen-Ufer 81) and EssKultur Restaurant Hannover | Fine Dining | Catering (Voßstraße 51) are great picks.

When to visit Hannover

Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 35h 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Zurich takes 7h 06m and costs around $465 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $518 for a 7h 51m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Sindbad. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 209 km and will cost you around $48. From Berlin, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 290 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 35m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hannover to Zurich takes 7h 06m and costs around $465 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $518 for a 7h 51m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Sindbad. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Hannover takes 209 km and will cost you around $48. From Berlin, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 290 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $317 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 $70 to $336 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover. The average nightly price for a double room in Buchholz-Kleefeld is $100.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Ghotel Hotel & Living Hannover. The average nightly price for a double room in Buchholz-Kleefeld is $100.
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)
$117+
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June Six Hotel Hannover City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Novotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$70+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.86 and $53.15. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hannover, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.86 and $53.15. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hannover, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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