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. 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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
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 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 15 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 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 56. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 26 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 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 15 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 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 56. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 199+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 167+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 204+

Renting a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.