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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton Beach. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton Beach. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 231 reviews)
$211+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 648 reviews)
$202+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 231 reviews)
$171+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 368 reviews)
$159+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 315 reviews)
$149+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 596 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.