Hackensack travel guide

Hackensack Tourism | Hackensack Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hackensack has to offer.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in April
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, 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 145 km and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, 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 145 km and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 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, 4629 reviews)
$140+
Springhill Suites By Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3114 reviews)
$139+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2479 reviews)
$148+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, 2299 reviews)
$131+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, 1587 reviews)
$148+
Rodeway Inn Capri
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 615 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Hackensack

Renting a car in Hackensack costs $53 per day, on average, or $424 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hackensack.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hackensack costs $53 per day, on average, or $424 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hackensack.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.