Objective To summarize the best evidence for discharge planning of elderly patients with hip fracture. Methods UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, Guidelines International Network, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, VIP data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, SinoMed, Wanfang were searched by computer for literature about discharge planning of elderly patients with hip fracture. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases to July 31, 2023. The quality of the included literature was evaluated by 2 researchers with evidence-based training. Results A total of 15 articles were included, including 1 clinical decision, 3 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, 4 evidence summaries, and 4 systematic reviews, covering 5 aspects of implementers and participants of discharge services, pre-discharge preparation during hospitalization, pre-discharge assessment, discharge guidance, and post-discharge follow-up. A total of 22 best evidences of discharge planning of elderly patients with hip fracture were extracted, including 15 A-level recommendations and 7 B-level recommendations. Conclusions There are many aspects involved in the discharge planning of elderly patients with hip fracture. In future clinical practice, healthcare professionals should develop individualized plans based on the actual conditions of each patient, aiming to meet their specific discharge needs. This approach can help reduce adverse outcomes such as recurrent fractures and readmission rates, while promoting better physical and mental recovery and facilitating the patient’s return to society.