Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hannover has to offer.

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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
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h.

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.

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 Toronto and takes around 12h.

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.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around C$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 248 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$ 53 to C$ 266 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Buchholz-Kleefeld will cost you about C$ 90 per night.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - Hotel Kleefelder Hof, Wyndham Hannover Atrium and Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Buchholz-Kleefeld will cost you about C$ 90 per night.
Most popular hotel in Hannover by neighborhood

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)
C$ 132+
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Premier Inn Hannover City University
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
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Hotel Wegner - The Culinary Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 53+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay C$ 3.37 per litre in Hannover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.43 and C$ 53.91. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Seat Ateca or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (BMW 1 Series or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Hannover.

Expect to pay C$ 3.37 per litre in Hannover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.43 and C$ 53.91. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Intermediate (Seat Ateca or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (BMW 1 Series or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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