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

Hanover travel guide

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With a population of 15,289, Hanover is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States.

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When to visit Hanover

Hanover in March
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in March
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanover in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 97 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hanover, with an average rainfall of 67 mm.

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How to Get to Hanover

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 47 km from Hanover. The shortest flight to Hanover from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 45h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 275 km from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Hanover takes 177 km and will cost you around $81. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 47 km from Hanover. The shortest flight to Hanover from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 45h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 275 km from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Hanover takes 177 km and will cost you around $81. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Hanover

HGRHagerstown Regional
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Hanover

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,659 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,333 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hanover

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hanover and Hampton Inn Hanover.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Hiring a car in Hanover

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hanover, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hanover, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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