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$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 208
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 40m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 04m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 22. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 33 for a journey of 150 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 40m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 04m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 22. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 33 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 178+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 248+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 148+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 159+
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Best Western Plus Newark Airport West
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 155+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 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$ 16.69 and S$ 22.25. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 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$ 16.69 and S$ 22.25. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.