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

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. 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, Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) and Houston's - Hackensack (Riverside Square) (1 Riverside Sq Mall) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 208
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 Québec City and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 2h 19m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 362 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 Québec City and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 2h 19m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 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$ 178+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 235+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 164+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 170+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 239+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 196+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.51 and C$ 20.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.51 and C$ 20.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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