Road Genius compares campervan rental deals across many suppliers so travelers can easily find the right van and price. Hannover in Lower Saxony is a central gateway for touring northern Germany, with fast Autobahn links to Hamburg, Berlin and the Harz mountains. International arrivals usually start at Hannover Hauptbahnhof (main train station) or Hannover Airport; both have rental depots nearby.
Period | Avg High °C/°F | Good time? |
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Mar–May (Spring) | 14 / 57 | Yes, mild weather and fewer crowds |
Jun–Aug (Summer) | 23 / 73 | Yes, warm weather; book campsites early |
Sep–Nov (Autumn) | 13 / 55 | Mixed; beautiful forests, more rain |
Dec–Feb (Winter) | 4 / 39 | Only if prepared for cold and short days |
Hannover is inside an Umweltzone (low-emission zone); you must have a green sticker (Feinstaubplakette) on the windscreen.
City speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) unless signs show lower; country roads are 100 km/h (62 mph); Autobahn has a 130 km/h (81 mph) recommended maximum speed.
RVs under 3.5 tonnes do not pay road tolls in Germany.
Most street parking spaces fit vehicles up to 6 m (19 ft); longer vehicles should use Stellplätze (dedicated motorhome parks).
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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Campingplatz Blauer See, Garbsen | Water+Electric | Lakeside location, 15 min to city by train | Some aircraft noise from airport |
Campingplatz Birkensee, Laatzen | Water+Electric | Close to A7 and tram, accepts large vehicles up to 10 m | Traffic noise from Autobahn |
Wohnmobilstellplatz Hannover Messe | None (service area nearby) | Paved, 24 hour access, 15 min tram to center | No shade, fills during trade fairs |
Stellplatz am Steinhuder Meer (Mardorf) | Water+Electric | Nature reserve, hiking and cycling | 35 km from city |
Autobahn Raststätte Garbsen (rest area) | None | Free overnight stop, 24 hour fuel | Only 10 hour stay allowed, noisy trucks |
The green Umweltzone sticker is required inside the city ring road; buy it at TÜV, DEKRA or some fuel stations for about 10 €.
Quiet hours on most campsites and Stellplätze are 22:00–07:00.
From 1 November to 31 March winter or all-season tires with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol are required in snow or ice conditions.
Emergency numbers: 112 for fire or medical help, 110 for police.