Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, Morton's The Steakhouse - Hackensack (One Riverside Square) and Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hackensack include United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hackensack include United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3512 reviews)
$138+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2583 reviews)
$173+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1895 reviews)
$96+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2329 reviews)
$85+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 2937 reviews)
$102+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, 3077 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Renting a car in Hackensack costs $42 per day, on average, or $334 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hackensack costs $42 per day, on average, or $334 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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