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 Acela. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 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 Acela. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 297 reviews)
$353+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22027 reviews)
$189+
The Belvedere Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5627 reviews)
$247+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 14885 reviews)
$221+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15198 reviews)
$230+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2636 reviews)
$263+

Renting a car in Hoboken

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.