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 3 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
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 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 57m 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 OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 215 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 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 57m 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 OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 278+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 168+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 138+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.71. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.71. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.