Hampton Beach travel guide

Hampton Beach Tourism | Hampton Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Hampton Beach

With a population of 2,275, Hampton Beach 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 Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hampton Beach

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton Beach departs from New York and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 40 miles from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton Beach departs from New York and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 40 miles from Hampton Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton Beach

Most booked hotels in Hampton Beach

Atlantic Breeze Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 229 reviews)
$248+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 652 reviews)
$238+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 371 reviews)
$165+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 322 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 239 reviews)
$192+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 600 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton Beach (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hampton Beach (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.