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.

Where to Eat in Hackensack

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) and Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$241
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 110 miles and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 265 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 110 miles and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.