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. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack.

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 Budget 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 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack.

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 Budget 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 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 209+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 215+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 183+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 210+

Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.83 and C$ 22.44. 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 rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.83 and C$ 22.44. 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 rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.