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

Hampton travel guide

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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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 30m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Hampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $48. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 680 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 30m 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, Bus and CoachRun. From New York, the bus ride to Hampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $48. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 680 miles.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,044 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 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, 1177 reviews)
$130+
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The Crest - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 331 reviews)
$287+
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Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 994 reviews)
$91+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1366 reviews)
$73+
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The Janmere Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 706 reviews)
$152+
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Best Western Plus The Inn at Hampton
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1179 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.