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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Manchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Manchester

With a population of 109,565, Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manchester has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Manchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villaggio Ristorante (677 Hooksett Rd) and Piccola Italia Ristorante (815 Elm St) are great picks.

When to visit Manchester

Manchester in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manchester in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Manchester

Plane

When flying to Manchester, you’ll arrive at Manchester (MHT), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Manchester include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Manchester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Manchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Manchester to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manchester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 48 miles from Manchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manchester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Manchester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Manchester’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Manchester, you’ll arrive at Manchester (MHT), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Manchester include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Manchester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Manchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Manchester to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manchester is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 48 miles from Manchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manchester, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Manchester takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Manchester’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Manchester

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Manchester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Manchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester-Airport and Super 8 by Wyndham Manchester Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manchester

Most booked hotels in Manchester

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Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 386 reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merrimack
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 935 reviews)
$117+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 955 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn Concord/Bow
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 722 reviews)
$119+
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The Grand at the Bedford Village Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 9 reviews)
$308+
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Sleep Inn Manchester Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, 824 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Manchester

Renting a car in Manchester costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Manchester is the Hertz branch at 428 South Willow, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Manchester (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Manchester, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Manchester costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Manchester is the Hertz branch at 428 South Willow, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Manchester (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Manchester, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Manchester

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

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