Hampton travel guide
Hampton Tourism | Hampton Guide
You're Going to Love Hampton
With a population of 137,436, Hampton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Foxtail Wine Bar (15 E Mellen St) and The Point (30 E Mellen S) are great picks.
When to visit Hampton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hampton in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Hampton, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Hampton
Plane
When flying to Hampton, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hampton include Delta, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton. The train journey from Hampton to Alexandria takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hampton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 135 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
You can travel by bus to Hampton using FlixBus or VA Express Lanes. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Hampton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $45. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 480 miles. Hampton’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Hampton
Where to stay in Hampton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Hampton - Coliseum and Red Roof Inn Hampton Coliseum & Convention Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hampton, with prices from $58 to $392 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hampton are about 145% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton
Most booked hotels in Hampton
Renting a car in Hampton
Renting a car in Hampton costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Hampton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.