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$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 193
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 Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 370 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 Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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$ 188+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 219+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 132+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 195+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 174+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.