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. Portsmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Portsmouth
Art & Performing Arts
Activities
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
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″.
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
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.
Airlines serving Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth
Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Portsmouth, with prices from $65 to $514 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Portsmouth are about 202% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth
Most booked hotels in Portsmouth
Renting a car in Portsmouth
Renting a car in Portsmouth costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Portsmouth.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portsmouth, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.