Hackensack travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hackensack

With a population of 43,010, Hackensack is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Hackensack

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) and Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hackensack

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 23h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 110 miles and will cost you around $21. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 23h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 110 miles and will cost you around $21. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$248+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$247+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$202+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$232+

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.68 and $24.91. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.68 and $24.91. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.