Guide to Meeting & Event Planning in Hannover, Germany

Hotels	75
Total Sleeping Rooms	6,847
Committable Sleeping Rooms*	527
Committable Meeting Rooms*	85
Convention Center Space	4,960,000 Sq. Mtr.
Largest Exhibit Space	350,000 Sq. Mtr.
Average Hotel Room Rate	EUR 141
Average Daily Meal Cost	EUR 86
Average Weekly Car Rental	EUR 126
*Maximum for a single hotel

Hannover, Germany Meeting Planning Overview

Capital of the German state of Lower Saxony, Hannover is a city of half a million residents best known for hosting huge trade fairs and for Hannover MICE venues that boast spectacular Oktoberfests. Frequently spelled "Hanover," this city on the River Leine is diverse, young at heart, and one of Europe's most popular MICE destinations.

The city's main airport is the Hannover Airport, which is 20 minutes north of the city center and the ninth largest airport in Germany, featuring direct and connecting flights to major European cities and beyond.

Large meetings have no lack of places to convene in Hannover. Located just outside of the city is the spectacular Hannover Fairgrounds and Exhibition Grounds, which serves as the largest exhibition center in the world. Its striking architecture and grassy park-like areas complement its 29 halls and pavilions, fantastic public transportation connections, and more than five million square feet of covered indoor and open-air space.

Hannover, Germany Awards

2018 Top 25 EUROPE Meeting Destinations
Cvent 2017 Top 25 EMEA Destinations
Cvent 2016 Top 25 Europe Middle East Africa Meeting Destinations
Cvent 2015 Top 25 European Meeting Destinations

Hannover, Germany Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Central Europe Time (CET)
Convention Center(s):

Deutsche Messe AG

Hotel at Convention Center? No

Airport(s):

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen

Special Event Venues
17
Population
532,163
Restaurants
28
Country Code
49
Sales Tax
19.00%
Currency
Euro
Standard Tipping Practice
5-10%
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Official Languages
German

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Hannover, Germany Climate Information

Hannover's marine climate brings mild temperatures, warm summers and winters with heavy rainfall. The city's average annual temperature comes in at a high of 56°F and a low of 42°F. With an average high of 74°F and low of 56°F, July serves as its warmest month, while January serves as its coldest, with an average high of 39°F and low of 30°F.

Meeting Planning in Hannover, Germany

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Hannover, Germany Airport Information

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ)

Approximate taxi fare: 23 EUR

Set about 20 minutes north of central Hannover, Hannover Airport serves as Germany’s ninth largest airport, accommodating more than 5 million passengers each year. The airport features access to domestic, international, regular, and low-cost airlines, with direct and connecting flights to major European cities and beyond. Passengers enjoy a number of shopping and dining options, as well as access to the Hannover Airport train line, which runs directly from Terminal C to the Hannover Main Railway Station in less than 20 minutes.

Hannover, Germany Ground Transportation

Greater Hannover Transport Network

The extensive Greater Hannover Transport Network serves as the city’s public transport system, operating 170 bus lines, 12 city tram lines, and 18 regional and suburban train lines in and around the city. Fares are based on a zone system. Passengers can purchase a HannoverCard to enjoy discounts on Hannover city tours, dining, and attractions.

Rental Cars

Hannover Airport features rental car stations for Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty, Sixt, and Volkswagen Financial Services Rent-A-Car, all located on the arrivals level between Terminals A and B.

Taxi

Visitors traveling from Hannover Airport to central Hannover should expect to pay approximately 23 EUR in taxi fare.