Hampton Beach travel guide

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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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hampton Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hampton Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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 centre The shortest flight to Hampton Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 35m.

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 C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 2h 33m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Portland, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hampton Beach, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Hampton Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 35m.

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 C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 2h 33m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hampton Beach, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Hampton Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Portland, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Hampton Beach

Airlines serving Hampton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hampton Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Royal Coach Motor Lodge and Marguerite Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hampton Beach

Most booked hotels in Hampton Beach

Atlantic Breeze Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 267+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
Royal Crest Inn - Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+

Renting a car in Hampton Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.11 and C$ 22.81.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.11 and C$ 22.81.