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, True Food Kitchen - Hackensack (390 Hackensack Ave) and Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square (60 Riverside Square Mall) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$257
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 27h 09m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 6h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 297 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around $31. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 338 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 27h 09m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 6h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from Boston, which is about 297 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around $31. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.