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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hackensack has to offer.
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
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 354 km.
Airports near Hackensack
Airlines serving Hackensack
Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack
Most booked hotels in Hackensack
Renting a car in Hackensack
Renting a car in Hackensack costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.