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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hampton, New Hampshire
Spend one day in Hampton, New Hampshire – a few hours on the beach, a quick walk of the boardwalk, and a bite at a local eatery.
Hampton is a small coastal town centered on Hampton Beach. Its attractions—state park, boardwalk, casino ballroom, and seasonal festivals—fit comfortably into a half‑day to full‑day visit. Most travelers use it as a day‑trip from nearby Portsmouth or Boston.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm beach, festivals)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a beach café | $2–$4 |
| Ice cream cone | $3–$5 |
| Parking (state‑park lot, per car) | $10 |
| Hampton Beach State Park entry (car) | $10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MHT · Manchester Airport
- about 1 h drive north via I‑95 and Route 101
- PWM · Portland International Jetport
- about 1 h drive south via I‑95
- BOS · Logan International Airport (Boston)
- ≈1 h 30 min by car in good traffic
Typical fares
- Parking at Hampton Beach State Park
- about $10 per car, day use
- Car rental (mid‑size, 1 day)
- ≈ $45–$60, check rates
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the Ocean Boulevard boardwalk; most attractions are within a 5‑minute walk. Parking is available at the state‑park lot (pay $10 per car).
See and do
Known for
- Hampton Beach State Park
- Casino Ballroom concerts
- Summer sand‑sculpting competition
- Seafood festivals
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, NH | Drive south on I‑95, about 20 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Seabrook, NH | Drive south on I‑95, exit 1 to Route 107, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
Sleep
- Harris Sea Ranch Motel
- Ocean‑front, rooms $79+ per night, free breakfast and Wi‑Fi
- Ashworth by the Sea
- Ocean‑front hotel, year‑round, no listed price
- Lamie's Inn & The Old Salt
- Downtown, includes continental breakfast
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the beach? | Where is the beach? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer beach parking fills quickly; arrive early for a spot.
- Fireworks are nightly in summer; crowds can be dense on weekends.
- Check event dates (sand‑sculpting, talent shows) as they vary year‑to‑year.
Hampton is a safe, family‑friendly beach town; typical summer crowds mean watch personal belongings on the boardwalk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hampton, New Hampshire yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hampton Beach State Park
- Casino Ballroom concerts
- Summer sand‑sculpting competition
- Seafood festivals
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hampton (New Hampshire), revision 5240637 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240637
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hampton, New Hampshire
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US consulate in Boston; nearest US embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
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