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 February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 240 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Hampton

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Hampton

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 384 reviews)
$91+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1188 reviews)
$111+
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935 Ocean, a Beachside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 134 reviews)
$139+
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 606 reviews)
$108+
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North Beach Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 29 reviews)
$89+
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Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.7, 740 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Hampton

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.