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
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 67 km 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 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 383 km.

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Miami and takes around 3h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Stamford takes 3h 25m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 67 km 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 209 km and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 383 km.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,152 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,840 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 (8.9, 1182 reviews)
$124+
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Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 998 reviews)
$85+
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935 Ocean, a Beachside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 134 reviews)
$137+
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Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 467 reviews)
$170+
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Victoria Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 86 reviews)
$176+
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Hampton House Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 168 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.