Portsmouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Portsmouth
With a population of 194,150, Portsmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Portsmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Portsmouth
Where to Eat in Portsmouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Casa Brasil Portsmouth (44/45 The Boardwalk Port Solent) and Deep Blue, South Parade Pier (South Parade Pier Southsea) are great picks.
When to visit Portsmouth
How to Get to Portsmouth
Plane
When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Portsmouth, followed by Train. The train journey from Portsmouth to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 03m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Portsmouth Fratton, Hants is the busiest station in Portsmouth. Another popular train station is Portsmouth Harbour, located 1.6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Portsmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Portsmouth Widley, located 3 miles from the city centre of Portsmouth. Portsmouth Rudmore Roundabout is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth
Most booked hotels in Portsmouth
Hiring a car in Portsmouth
Hiring a car in Portsmouth costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Portsmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Portsmouth is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Portsmouth
Compact estate car
4 adults, 2 Bags
£48/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
£62/day