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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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 Chicago and takes around 2h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hampton Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hampton Beach to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 229 reviews)
$248+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 654 reviews)
$242+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 370 reviews)
$165+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 323 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 239 reviews)
$194+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 596 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.