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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Lion (1649 Broadway) and Giovanni's Italian Restaurant (646 Blooming Grove Rd) are great picks.
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.
Although Hanover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 30 miles from Hanover. The shortest flight to Hanover from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 57m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hanover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hanover to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 53m trip.
Another option to get to Hanover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 171 miles from Hanover. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hanover, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hanover takes 175 miles and will cost you around $18. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 275 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hanover and Hampton Inn Hanover.
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.93 and $25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Hanover is Compact (Jeep Renegade 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, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.