Hannover travel guide
Hannover Tourism | Hannover Guide
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hannover has to offer.
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
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.
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 8h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Hannover is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 262 km from Hannover. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Avis, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Airlines serving Hannover
Where to stay in Hannover
Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 256 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 vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 256 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.