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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hannover to see all of its attractions.
Mitte is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Hannover. These include popular favourites such as BESTIA Vera Pizza Napoletana - Hannover (Osterstraße 27), Le Feu Hannover (Bödekerstraße 46) and KOURO (Theaterstraße 14). If you’re looking for affordable options, Teichhûs (Wilkenburger Str. 32) and Burgerheart Hannover (Am Marstall 1a) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Hannover, you’ll arrive at Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hannover from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 50m.
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Hannover, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hannover to Hamburg takes 1h 15m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 4h 15m 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.
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 Sixt and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hannover, including FlixBus, Ecolines and BlaBlaBus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Hannover takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 27. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 115 miles. Hannover’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around S$ 192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 199 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gästeresidenz Pelikanviertel and B&B Hotel Hannover-City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hannover, with prices from S$ 54 to S$ 342 per night. Döhren-Wülfel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hannover are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay S$ 2.69 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 S$ 32.27 and S$ 43.02. The most frequently booked car type in Hannover is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.