Portsmouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Portsmouth
With a population of 20,779, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Portsmouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jumpin Jays Fish Cafe (150 Congress Street) and Black Trumpet (29 Ceres St Portsmouth NH) are great picks.
When to visit Portsmouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portsmouth in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Portsmouth, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Portsmouth
Plane
When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portsmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Portsmouth to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 51 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Portsmouth Bus Station, located 2 miles from downtown Portsmouth. Portsmouth Hanover Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Portsmouth
Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth
Most booked hotels in Portsmouth
Renting a car in Portsmouth
Renting a car in Portsmouth costs $70 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Portsmouth.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Portsmouth (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. The most frequently booked car type in Portsmouth is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.