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 5 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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hannover in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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 16h 40m.

Train

Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hannover to Düsseldorf takes 3h 36m and costs around C$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about C$ 316 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 km from the centre.

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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 193 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the downtown.

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 16h 40m.

Train

Lufthansa is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hannover to Düsseldorf takes 3h 36m and costs around C$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Basel, expect to pay about C$ 316 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Hannover Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Hannover. Another popular train station is Hannover Hauptbahnhof ZOB, located 1.1 km from the centre.

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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hannover using FlixBus or Bus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 193 km. Hannover’s bus station is located 29 km from the downtown.

Airports near Hannover

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Hannover

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hannover

Average rates range from around C$ 180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 277 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gästeresidenz Pelikanviertel and ibis Hannover City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hannover, with prices from C$ 59 to C$ 262 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hannover are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Kleefelder Hof, ibis Hannover Medical Park and Wyndham Hannover Atrium.

Mitte - Hotel Savoy Hannover, DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof and Premier Inn Hannover City University have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Mitte will cost you about C$ 69 per night.

Buchholz-Kleefeld - In Hannover’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Kleefelder Hof, ibis Hannover Medical Park and Wyndham Hannover Atrium.
Mitte - Hotel Savoy Hannover, DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof and Premier Inn Hannover City University have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Mitte will cost you about C$ 69 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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Dormero Hotel Hannover-Langenhagen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Prize By Radisson, Hannover City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
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Wyndham Hannover Atrium
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
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Motel 24h Hannover
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 59+
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Renting a car in Hannover

Renting a car in Hannover costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 259 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay C$ 2.70 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$ 32.38 and C$ 43.17. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Mondeo or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hannover costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 259 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Hannover.

Expect to pay C$ 2.70 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$ 32.38 and C$ 43.17. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Mondeo or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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