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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hampton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton. The train journey from Hampton 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 is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton 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, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hampton. The train journey from Hampton 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 is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 41 miles from Hampton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Hampton

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

Most booked hotels in Hampton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 343 reviews)
$149+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 648 reviews)
$202+
Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 762 reviews)
$158+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 368 reviews)
$159+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 596 reviews)
$129+
Hampton Village Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 664 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Hampton

Renting a car in Hampton costs $32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 122% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 122% cheaper than airport locations in Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hampton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.