Rent a car in Hannover
Avis car rental serves the city and its international airport.
Our Hannover car rental services can be easily located as soon as you land at Hannover Airport. We also have an office in downtown Hannover. Wherever you decide to collect your vehicle, our team is waiting to check you in quickly and efficiently so you can join the country’s immaculately maintained Autobahn in no time.
The buzzing capital of Lower Saxony in Germany’s northwest, Hannover’s reputation as a seat of commerce is forged by its prolific schedule of international trade fairs and expos. That it’s a charming picturesque city with easy access to some of north Germany’s beauty spots—medieval Bremen and portside Hamburg to name but two—is an added bonus for those visiting on business.
Venturing on a one-way trip? Make use of our flexible return options—you can collect your hire car in Hannover and return it to us at a different destination at the end of your trip.
Why choose Avis for your Hannover car hire?
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Fully flexible
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Savings on coverage
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Loyalty benefits
- Safety first
From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dettol® to ensure both hygienic rental locations and thoroughly cleaned vehicles.
- Safety first
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- Faster collection
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.
- VIP treatment
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Exploring Hannover
Intersected by the tranquil River Leine and patchworked with green spaces such as the smartly groomed Herrenhausen Palace Gardens and the densely forested Eilenriede, commerce is just the tip of Hannover’s iceberg. While its annual tech trade shows have certainly helped to put this vibrant city on the map, Hannover knows how to let its hair down, too. The colourful Schützenfest funfair and beer-swilling extravaganza of Oktoberfest invite their fair share of merrymakers.
Whether visiting for business or pleasure, the captivating Old Town is a must-see. Much of it, including the ornate Brick Gothic Maktkirche and olde-worlde timbered houses, was constructed in the 14th century during the era of the Hanseatic League. Prior to this, the city was a small fishing settlement. Seek out the market hall to take your pick from meaty kochwurst, steaming local stews and other regional delicacies. And be sure to stop by Leineschloss, an imposing palace that’s rumoured to be haunted by aristocratic ghosts.
For a more contemporary pursuit, search out the European Cheese Centre for cheese and wine tasting. Pack away some of your spoils for a picnic and steer the family over to Erlebnis Zoo—the polar bears and penguins are always a hit. Later on, you’ll find a compelling line-up of events at the star-studded Staatsoper opera house.
Beyond Hannover
You don’t need to go far to escape the city, with rolling landscapes nudged up close to Hannover’s borders. For a real taste of tranquillity, visit the glassy Lake Steinhude. Just a 30-minute drive away, this 32km2 expanse of water attracts bathers, boaters and nature-lovers during the summer months.
Stretch your legs in Wunstorfer Moor’s atmospheric wetlands on Lake Steinhude’s eastern cusp. Or, for equally stunning scenery, head for the beech and pine-sheltered Deister hills. Half an hour from Hannover, a hike through its leafy trails provides an instant hit of peace and quiet.
Follow the looping River Weser north to Bremen. Take in the spindly Gothic spires of its St Peter’s Cathedral and the ornamental façade of the town hall from a cheery café lining the broad Marktplatz. Visit in winter to catch Bremen’s lively cinnamon-scented Christmas market.
Hire a car with Avis in Hannover to explore northwest Germany’s charismatic cities, stunning natural scenery and historic treasures.