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

Hampstead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hampstead

With a population of 4,083, Hampstead is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hampstead has to offer.

When to visit Hampstead

Hampstead in August
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampstead in August
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hampstead

Plane

When flying to Hampstead, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hampstead include American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Hampstead departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Hampstead is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Hampstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hampstead using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Hampstead takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hampstead, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hampstead include American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Hampstead departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Hampstead is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Hampstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hampstead using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Hampstead takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Airports near Hampstead

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Hampstead

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampstead

Most booked hotels in Hampstead

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 391 reviews)
$155+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 917 reviews)
$196+
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Comfort Inn University
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 973 reviews)
$101+
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1089 reviews)
$182+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1851 reviews)
$110+
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Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 1454 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Hampstead

Renting a car in Hampstead costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Hampstead.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hampstead (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 Hampstead is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hampstead costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Hampstead.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hampstead (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 Hampstead is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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