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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m 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.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 322 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoboken. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m 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.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 289 reviews)
$356+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22513 reviews)
$164+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15211 reviews)
$208+
Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.6, 21792 reviews)
$228+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15540 reviews)
$217+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2715 reviews)
$249+

Renting a car in Hoboken

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Acura MDX or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoboken costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Acura MDX or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.