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Hackensack
Spend one day in Hackensack as a base for Bergen County; arrive early, see the library and river, then head to nearby towns.
Hackensack is the county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey, with two NJ Transit stations, a historic library, and easy highway access. One full day covers the main sights and lets you explore surrounding towns by train or bus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow)
- Airports
- TEB · EWR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hackensack911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hackensack, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert in busy transit hubs and watch for traffic, especially during rush hour and after heavy rain.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTEB Teterboro Airport (General‑aviation airport ~3 mi away).
- Getting aroundNJ Transit Pascack Valley Line serves Essex Street and Anderson Street stations; local buses connect to NYC and nearby towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$3–$5
- Street or quick mealSandwich$6–$9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$15–$20
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$130 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TEB Teterboro Airport (General‑aviation airport ~3 mi away) · EWR Newark Liberty International (Major airport ~15 mi away, NJ Transit to Hackensack)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hackensack: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line serves Essex Street and Anderson Street stations; local buses connect to NYC and nearby towns. Drive only outside rain; traffic peaks 7‑9 am and 4‑6 pm.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Englewood
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line, ~10 min
Historic downtown and parks.
Fort Lee
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Bus NJ Transit 144, ~20 min
George Washington Bridge views.
Ridgewood
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
NJ Transit Main Line, ~25 min
Village centre with shops and parks.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
Rooms from $104; near highways, 5 min drive to Hackensack
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–$70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–$120 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| NJ Transit one‑day pass2 × US$13 · check | US$26 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$47 |
| Trip total≈ US$257 per person per day, bed included | US$513 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $3–$5 |
| Sandwich | $6–$9 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $15–$20 |
| NJ Transit farecheck | $2.75–$5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on I‑80 and Route 4; avoid rush hour.
- Flooding can close River Street after 15 min of steady rain; use higher‑ground roads like Summit Avenue.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in New York; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Teterboro → Hackensack (taxi): about $30, 10 min (check)
- NJ Transit Hackensack → NYC Penn Station: about $13, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (excusez‑moi)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (combien ça coûte)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (où sont les toilettes)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hackensack. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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