Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Exeter travel guide

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You're Going to Love Exeter

With a population of 9,242, Exeter is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Exeter deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Exeter

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Moon Evolution (8 Clifford Street) and Otis Restaurant (4 Front Street) are great picks.

When to visit Exeter

Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Exeter

Plane

When flying to Exeter, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Acela. The train journey from Exeter to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip. The train station in Exeter is called Exeter, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 43 miles from Exeter. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Exeter takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Exeter, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Acela. The train journey from Exeter to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip. The train station in Exeter is called Exeter, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 43 miles from Exeter. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Exeter takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Exeter

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Exeter

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Exeter

Most booked hotels in Exeter

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AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 297 reviews)
$228+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1112 reviews)
$193+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 617 reviews)
$139+
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Inn By The Bandstand
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 16 reviews)
$316+
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The Exeter Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$152+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1302 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Exeter

Renting a car in Exeter costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Exeter (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Exeter costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Exeter (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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