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

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.

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
S$ 189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 189
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 5h 31m 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 Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 33 for a journey of 241 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 5h 31m 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 Alamo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 33 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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)
S$ 144+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 221+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 163+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 226+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 160+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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 S$ 14.40 and S$ 19.20. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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 S$ 14.40 and S$ 19.20. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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