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, 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$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 52. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 230 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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 52. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 50 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 199+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 161+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 162+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 179+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.38 and C$ 20.50. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Premium (BMW X3 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.38 and C$ 20.50. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Premium (BMW X3 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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