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 8 miles 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 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles 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 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Hoboken

Airlines serving Hoboken

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 293 reviews)
$357+
Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22460 reviews)
$163+
The Belvedere Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5780 reviews)
$232+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 15188 reviews)
$211+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15504 reviews)
$218+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2705 reviews)
$248+

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 Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% 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 Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.