Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Portsmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portsmouth

With a population of 20,779, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Portsmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cure Restaurant (189 State St) and Toscana Chop House (3 Pleasant St.) are great picks.

When to visit Portsmouth

Portsmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portsmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portsmouth in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Portsmouth, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Portsmouth

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 51 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Portsmouth Bus Station, located 2 miles from downtown Portsmouth. Portsmouth Hanover Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 51 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Portsmouth Bus Station, located 2 miles from downtown Portsmouth. Portsmouth Hanover Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Portsmouth

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Portsmouth

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth

Most booked hotels in Portsmouth

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The Inn at Rye Place
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 612 reviews)
$151+
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The Water Street Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 172 reviews)
$127+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1176 reviews)
$141+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 454 reviews)
$112+
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Kittery Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1020 reviews)
$76+
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 590 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Portsmouth

Renting a car in Portsmouth costs $74 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Portsmouth.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portsmouth (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. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portsmouth, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portsmouth costs $74 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Portsmouth.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portsmouth (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. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portsmouth, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Portsmouth

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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