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
$261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$261
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 15h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 43m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $65. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 360 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 15h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 43m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $65. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 360 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.