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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Providence, the bus ride to Hampton takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 28m 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 Providence, the bus ride to Hampton takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 346 reviews)
$151+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 654 reviews)
$242+
Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 764 reviews)
$195+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$165+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 596 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 668 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% 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 $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% 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.