Hoboken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoboken

With a population of 50 005, Hoboken is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hoboken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hoboken

If you’re looking for affordable options, Halifax (225 River Street) and Ainsworth Hoboken (310 Sinatra Dr.) are great picks.

When to visit Hoboken

Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoboken in November
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoboken

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 km from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 km from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoboken

Most booked hotels in Hoboken

W Hoboken
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 295 reviews)
$353+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22172 reviews)
$188+
The Belvedere Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5656 reviews)
$251+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 14979 reviews)
$222+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15279 reviews)
$227+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2658 reviews)
$265+

Renting a car in Hoboken

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hoboken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hoboken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.