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, Schuberts Brasserie (Geibelstraße 77) and Burgerheart Hannover (Am Marstall 1a) are great picks. For delicious green meals, KOURO (Theaterstraße 14) and Rüpel (Kötnerholzweg 30) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hannover.

When to visit Hannover

Hannover in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hannover include American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Cologne takes 3h 27m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £110 for a 7h 18m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 163 miles from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Sindbad. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Hannover include American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest flight to Hannover from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Cologne takes 3h 27m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £110 for a 7h 18m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 163 miles from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Sindbad. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 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 £29 to £142 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 44% 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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H4 Hotel Hannover Messe
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Wyndham Hannover Atrium
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Hannover

Hiring a car in Hannover costs £51 per day, on average, or £102 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.02 and £21.36. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hannover costs £51 per day, on average, or £102 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.02 and £21.36. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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