Hoboken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoboken

With a population of 50,005, Hoboken is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hoboken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hoboken

If you’re looking for affordable options, Halifax (225 River Street) and Ainsworth Hoboken (310 Sinatra Dr.) are great picks.

When to visit Hoboken

Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoboken

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hoboken, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hoboken to Princeton Junction takes 0h 49m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hoboken, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hoboken to Princeton Junction takes 0h 49m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,265 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,954 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (861 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoboken

Most booked hotels in Hoboken

W Hoboken
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 289 reviews)
$356+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22513 reviews)
$164+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15211 reviews)
$208+
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.6, 21792 reviews)
$228+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15540 reviews)
$218+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2715 reviews)
$249+

Renting a car in Hoboken

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoboken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoboken, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoboken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoboken, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.