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, The 401 Tavern (401 Lafayette Rd) and CR's The Restaurant (287 Exeter Road) 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m 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 Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Hampton takes 235 miles and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Wells takes 1h 51m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m 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 Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Hampton takes 235 miles and will cost you around $21. From Rensselaer, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 305 miles.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 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 (8.8, 1169 reviews)
$144+
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Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 994 reviews)
$115+
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The Crest - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 330 reviews)
$148+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1362 reviews)
$85+
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The Janmere Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 694 reviews)
$125+
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Best Western Plus The Inn at Hampton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1174 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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