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.
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.
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″.
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 New York and takes around 1h 19m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portsmouth. The train journey from Portsmouth to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including CoachRun, Concord Coach Lines and OurBus. From Providence, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 255 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.
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 Premium (Toyota Avalon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.