Hampton travel guide
Hampton Tourism | Hampton Guide
You're Going to Love Hampton
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.
Where to Eat in Hampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Foxtail Wine Bar (15 E Mellen St) and The Point (30 E Mellen S) are great picks.
When to visit Hampton
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″.
How to Get to Hampton
Plane
When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hampton include Spirit Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton. The train journey from Hampton to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $32 for a 5h 41m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 135 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
You can travel by bus to Hampton using FlixBus or VA Express Lanes. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Hampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From North Charleston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 1175 miles. Hampton’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Hampton
Where to stay in Hampton
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hampton, with prices from $58 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 135% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton
Most booked hotels in Hampton
Renting a car in Hampton
Renting a car in Hampton costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.