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$ 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 192
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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 34m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 26. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 165 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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 34m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 26. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,600 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,381 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$ 179+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 221+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 129+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 141+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 123+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.17 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$ 13.99 and S$ 18.65. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.17 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$ 13.99 and S$ 18.65. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.