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, The 401 Tavern (401 Lafayette Rd) and Tinos (325 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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m 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 Getaround and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m 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 Getaround and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Hampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Hampton

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 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, 369 reviews)
$111+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 488 reviews)
$229+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 844 reviews)
$84+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 479 reviews)
$137+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 651 reviews)
$85+
Best Western Plus The Inn at Hampton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 901 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $75 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Hampton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hampton costs $75 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Hampton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.