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 January
Estimated hotel price
$273
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$273
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 1h 00m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, 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 153 km and will cost you around $58. From Albany, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 241 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 1h 00m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, 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 153 km and will cost you around $58. From Albany, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,251 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,397 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,777 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,988 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.54. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.54. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.