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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Hackensack

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) and Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
£118
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 42m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 270 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 42m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
£147+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£119+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£134+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£105+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£121+
Extended Stay America Suites - Elizabeth - Newark Airport
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £10.00 and £13.33. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £10.00 and £13.33. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.