Hampton Beach travel guide

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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 12 miles 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 28m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 40 miles from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles 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 28m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 40 miles from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 235 reviews)
$200+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$195+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 228 reviews)
$146+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 364 reviews)
$128+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 314 reviews)
$149+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 590 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.