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
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
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 40h.

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 Wheego, 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.

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 Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,516 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,110 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,507 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Hannover City and Ibis Budget Hannover Hauptbahnhof. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hannover, with prices from $65 to $312 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Vahrenwald-List - Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and prizeotel Hannover-City have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vahrenwald-List will cost you about $110 per night.

Vahrenwald-List - Sheraton Hannover Pelikan Hotel, Novotel Hannover and prizeotel Hannover-City have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Vahrenwald-List will cost you about $110 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hannover

Most booked hotels in Hannover

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Hotel Amadeus
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Premier Inn Hannover City University
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$80+
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Congress Hotel Am Stadtpark Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Hotel Wegner - The Culinary Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$65+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Expect to pay $4.07 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 $48.80 and $65.06. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.07 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 $48.80 and $65.06. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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