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 Carluccio's - Portsmouth (Unit R20 Blake House) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar (Anchorage RdSywell Cres) and Horatio's Restaurant at Royal Maritime Hotel (75-80 Queen St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Portsmouth.
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
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Portsmouth, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Portsmouth to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 45m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portsmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 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 £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 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 £44 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portsmouth, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.