With a population of 137,436, Hampton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Foxtail Wine Bar (15 E Mellen St) and The Point (30 E Mellen S) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hampton in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Hampton, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hampton include Delta, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton. The train journey from Hampton to Alexandria takes 4h 28m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 56m trip.
Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 217 km from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Hampton takes 772 km and will cost you around $81. From Boston, the ticket costs about $158 for a journey of 1601 km. Hampton’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Hampton - Coliseum and Red Roof Inn Hampton Coliseum & Convention Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hampton, with prices from $56 to $392 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hampton are about 140% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Hampton costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton (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 Hampton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.