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

Hackensack travel guide

Hackensack Tourism | Hackensack Guide

You're Going to Love Hackensack

With a population of 43,010, Hackensack is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hackensack has to offer.

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
€130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
€130
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around €15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about €15 for a 2h 21m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 129 km and will cost you around €14. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 129 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around €15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about €15 for a 2h 21m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 129 km and will cost you around €14. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€118+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€105+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€107+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay €0.79 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 €9.48 and €12.64. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hackensack, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €0.79 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 €9.48 and €12.64. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hackensack, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

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