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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 221
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 0h 59m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 53m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 145 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 0h 59m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 53m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,804 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,303 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,145 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,453 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,171 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,217 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$ 191+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 164+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 202+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 169+
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Best Western Plus Newark Airport West
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.39 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$ 16.64 and C$ 22.19. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.39 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$ 16.64 and C$ 22.19. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.