The average price of a 7-day trip to Portsmouth is $2,382 for a solo traveler, $4,278 for a couple, and $8,020 for a family of 4. Portsmouth hotels range from $83 to $377 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $800 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) are between $684 and $1,057 per person for economy flights and $2,146 to $3,317 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $147 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Portsmouth, NH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHT and stay in a Portsmouth hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portsmouth is usually early September.
Average Portsmouth Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portsmouth for a week is $1,505-$3,666($215-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $2,838-$5,900($405-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $4,760-$10,344($680-$1,478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $354 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Portsmouth
How cheap can you make a vacation to Portsmouth? The cheapest trip to Portsmouth is about $157 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $176 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $71.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Portsmouth for a week is $1,098-$2,586($157-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $1,770-$3,936($253-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $3,540-$7,254($506-$1,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $166 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Portsmouth cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Portsmouth Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Portsmouth.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Portsmouth for a week is $3,048-$15,393($435-$2,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $323 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,128 to $2,572 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $377 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $4,974-$20,226($711-$2,889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $646 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,256 to $5,144 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $377 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $9,948-$34,116($1,421-$4,874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $1,292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,512 to $10,288 for first class
Lodging: $374 to $754 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,280 to $2,464 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portsmouth Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portsmouth is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Portsmouth due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Portsmouth Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Portsmouth hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Portsmouth.
Flight Costs to Portsmouth
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,057 average in late July to a low of $684 in early September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portsmouth our data includes 548 originating airports, and 116 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portsmouth from an airport like Guyuan Liupanshan (GYU) in Guyuan (China) for an average $8,714 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pittsburgh International (PIT) in Pittsburgh, PA (the United States) at an average of just $226.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Portsmouth, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 55% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Portsmouth can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $939 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.