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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hampton
Spend 1‑2 days in Hampton, Virginia: see Fort Monroe, Virginia Air & Space Center, and a beach; one night of lodging is enough.
Hampton, on the Hampton Roads peninsula, offers historic forts, an aerospace museum, a waterfront village, and easy road links. A short stay covers the main sights, with optional beach time.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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 $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $70–120 excl. bed · High $120+ 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 (café) | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich (deli) | $5–$8 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 |
| Parking (hour) | $2–$3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PHF · Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
- ≈30 min drive east via I‑64
Typical fares
- Greyhound Hampton → NYC
- about $15–$30, check schedule
- Parking downtown (hour)
- $2–$3
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
Car is easiest; I‑64 runs through town and connects to I‑95. Intercity buses (Greyhound, Megabus) stop at Hampton Transit Center. Parking is plentiful downtown.
See and do
Known for
- Fort Monroe National Monument
- Virginia Air & Space Center
- Emancipation Oak
- Langley Air Force Base
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Monroe National Monument | Drive or local bus from downtown, about 10 min | 15 min |
| Virginia Air & Space Center | Drive 5 min north on I‑64 exit, or local bus | 20 min |
| Buckroe Beach | Drive 10 min east on US‑258 | 20 min |
Sleep
- The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Waterfront, near convention center; good for one night.
- Embassy Suites Hampton
- Spacious two‑room suites, central location.
- Marriott Courtyard Hampton
- Close to Coliseum and convention center.
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 restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
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 heat can be intense; stay hydrated.
- Check Fort Monroe opening hours; some areas close for events.
Generally safe; stay aware of traffic on busy highways and keep valuables secure on beaches.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hampton yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fort Monroe National Monument
- Virginia Air & Space Center
- Emancipation Oak
- Langley Air Force Base
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Hampton official tourism site: www.visithampton.com
- Wikivoyage: Hampton (Virginia), revision 5237083 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237083
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hampton
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- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in Norfolk (check address); other embassies in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hampton-virginia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.