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
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$226
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 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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)
$284+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$217+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$245+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$198+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$230+

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.23. 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 $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.23. 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.