Hoboken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoboken

With a population of 50,005, Hoboken is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hoboken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hoboken

If you’re looking for affordable options, Halifax (225 River Street) and Ainsworth Hoboken (310 Sinatra Dr.) are great picks.

When to visit Hoboken

Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoboken

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Boston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Boston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoboken

Most booked hotels in Hoboken

W Hoboken
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 290 reviews)
$355+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22567 reviews)
$165+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15262 reviews)
$209+
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.6, 21809 reviews)
$229+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15550 reviews)
$218+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2722 reviews)
$247+

Renting a car in Hoboken

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoboken (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoboken, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hoboken (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoboken, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.