Hanover travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hanover
With a population of 15.289, Hanover is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hanover to see all of its attractions.
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
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.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 03m.
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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 53m 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 Avis, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Hanover takes 56 km and will cost you around $9. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 282 km.
Airlines serving Hanover
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
Hiring a car in Hanover
Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.