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. Hampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

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.

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 Des Moines and takes around 2h 47m.

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.

Airports near Hampton

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,559 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 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

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1190 reviews)
$183+
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 484 reviews)
$216+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 627 reviews)
$146+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1364 reviews)
$97+
Best Western Plus The Inn at Hampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1231 reviews)
$126+
Hampton Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 867 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.