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

Hampton travel guide

Hampton Tourism | Hampton Guide

You're Going to Love Hampton

With a population of 9,656, Hampton 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 to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, CR's The Restaurant (287 Exeter Road) and Tinos (325 Lafayette Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hampton

Hampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hampton

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 39m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 238 miles.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hampton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ships Inn and Hampton Village Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton

Most booked hotels in Hampton

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1191 reviews)
$124+
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Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1015 reviews)
$94+
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935 Ocean, a Beachside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 194 reviews)
$138+
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Victoria Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 87 reviews)
$176+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Seacoast
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 338 reviews)
$103+
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 606 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

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