Car hire in Hanover
Avis car rental serves the city and its international airport.
Hanover, capital of Lower-Saxony, is a beautifully restored old town well known for its magnificent Royal Gardens, parks and cascading fountains. It also hosts some of the biggest fairs in the world.Book now
Discover Hanover by rental car
The capital of Lower Saxony's scenic surroundings demand exploration. A total of five conveniently located stations are at your disposal if you want to rent a car, a van or a truck.The trade fair city
Hanover hosts some of the world's most important trade fairs. The exhibition centre is located in the south of the city and can be reached quickly and easily by car. The city has a well-developed motorway ring with a modern traffic control system, which ensures a smooth traffic even at major events. T
The capital of Lower Saxony
With half a million inhabitants, Hanover offers all the comforts of a big city, many sights, international events and a rich offer of gastronomy and nightlife. An entertaining destination is the flea market in the old town: Every Saturday numerous dealers offer their junk and antiques. Stroll along and rummage to your heart's content. Afterwards, you can visit one of the many quaint old town pubs or make a culinary trip to the nearby market hall.
In summer, the Herrenhäuser Gardens a worth a visit with their baroque gardens. Every year, a large number of visitors celebrate the Maschsee Fest on the lake shore together with the Hanoverians. The many free music performances and the beautiful atmosphere on the water are a real highlight.
Park your hire car at the Schützenplatz just around the corner, it can accommodate around 4,000 vehicles. The mansion gardens in the west of the city are a real gem of baroque garden art and a unique backdrop for garden theatre and cabaret. Thanks to the good transport links, the royal gardens are easy to reach by car. Numerous parking spaces are available in the direct catchment area of Herrenhäuser Gärten.
The city forest
Eilenriede near the centre is the place for a walk. It's twice as big as New York's Central Park. Especially in the autumn, when the foliage turns colourful, extensive expeditions are wonderfully suited to letting your soul wander. And in winter, the city of Leines enchants with its traditional Christmas market in the historic old town. Around Marktkirche, Ballhof and Historisches Museum, "Wunschbrunnenwald", "Finnish Christmas Village" and "Handwerkergasse" ensure a pre-Christmas atmosphere.
The surrounding area
Hikers will flock to the Deister in the southwest of the city. The northernmost low mountain range of Germany rises 405m at its highest elevation and is a real outdoor paradise for walkers, mountain bikers, families and joggers. And in the immediate vicinity are old manors and historic mills.
Schloss Marienburg might tempt you to the south of the city. In the middle of the 19th century, King George V had this fairytale castle built and gave it to his wife Marie as proof of his love. The castle is one of the most impressive architectural monuments in Germany and can be visited daily from March to November. In addition, regular cultural events take place in this unique, historic setting.
Half an hour's drive west of the state capital lies the Steinhuder Meer, Lower Saxony's largest inland waterway. The 32-square-kilometre lake is popular among the Hanoverians as a recreational destination. Think hiking around the lake or boating to the island fortress Wilhelmstein. When the weather is nice, you can see thousands of sailboats on the water. And when it's cold enough in the winter and the lake freezes, you can skate on the Steinhuder Meer. With Avis you will find the right rental car for your tours in and around the capital of Lower Saxony.