With a population of 43,010, Hackensack is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hackensack has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) and Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) are great picks.
When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hackensack departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 354 km.
Renting a car in Hackensack costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hackensack (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. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.