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.

Activities & attractions in Hampton

Where to Eat in Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, CR's The Restaurant (287 Exeter Road) and The 401 Tavern (401 Lafayette Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hampton

Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Hampton takes 60 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 270 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Hampton takes 60 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton

Most booked hotels in Hampton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 345 reviews)
$135+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 645 reviews)
$196+
Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 764 reviews)
$136+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 364 reviews)
$132+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 592 reviews)
$104+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 666 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 105% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 105% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.