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 November
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in November
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela.

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 FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 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 Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela.

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 FlixBus. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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, 1180 reviews)
$117+
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935 Ocean, a Beachside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 132 reviews)
$137+
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Hampton House Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 168 reviews)
$121+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1370 reviews)
$66+
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The Janmere Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 708 reviews)
$238+
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 598 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.