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. Hackensack deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 204
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 15 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Hackensack from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 47. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Hackensack from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 47. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 171+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18. 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18. 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.