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 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 9 miles 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
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 $61 per day, on average, or $184 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.