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.

Activities & attractions in Hampton

Where to Eat in Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, CR's The Restaurant (287 Exeter Road) and The 401 Tavern (401 Lafayette Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hampton

Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Hampton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Hampton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton

Most booked hotels in Hampton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 342 reviews)
$149+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$210+
Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 768 reviews)
$168+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 366 reviews)
$163+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 602 reviews)
$137+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 664 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.