Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, 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
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
$230
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 19h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 37m 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 Alamo and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 100 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 19h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 37m 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 Alamo and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.73 and $31.64. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.73 and $31.64. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.