Hanover travel guide

Hanover Tourism | Hanover Guide

You're Going to Love Hanover

With a population of 15,289, Hanover is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States.

Where to Eat in Hanover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Lion (1649 Broadway) and Giovanni's Italian Restaurant (646 Blooming Grove Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hanover

Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanover in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanover in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 97 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hanover, with an average rainfall of 67 mm.

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How to Get to Hanover

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 47 km from Hanover. The shortest flight to Hanover from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 22h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 275 km from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 274 km and will cost you around $84. From New York, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 47 km from Hanover. The shortest flight to Hanover from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 22h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 275 km from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 274 km and will cost you around $84. From New York, the ticket costs about $89 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Hanover

Airlines serving Hanover

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,851 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,672 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,248 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (884 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,532 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hanover

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hanover and Hampton Inn Hanover.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hanover

Most booked hotels in Hanover

Gettysburg Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Days Inn by Wyndham Gettysburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$102+
Super 8 by Wyndham Gettysburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$102+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gettysburg, PA
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
Colton Motel Gettysburg
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
$99+

Hiring a car in Hanover

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Hanover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.