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 16 km 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 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 67 km 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 Hartford, the bus ride to Hampton takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 16 km 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 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 67 km 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 Hartford, the bus ride to Hampton takes 185 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 209 km.

Airlines serving Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 344 reviews)
$149+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$224+
Lamies Inn & The Old Salt Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 766 reviews)
$175+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 367 reviews)
$165+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 602 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 667 reviews)
$116+

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.