Hampton Beach travel guide

Hampton Beach Tourism | Hampton Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Hampton Beach

With a population of 2,275, Hampton Beach is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hampton Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hampton Beach

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 64 km from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 64 km from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton Beach

Most booked hotels in Hampton Beach

Atlantic Breeze Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 230 reviews)
$222+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$224+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 235 reviews)
$185+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 367 reviews)
$165+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 320 reviews)
$141+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 602 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton Beach (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton Beach (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.