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$ 205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 205
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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about C$ 8 for a 1h 08m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 360 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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about C$ 8 for a 1h 08m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 360 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 202+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 152+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 171+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 244+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 173+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.62 and C$ 20.82. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.62 and C$ 20.82. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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