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.
When to visit Portsmouth
How to Get to Portsmouth
Plane
When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Portsmouth departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Portsmouth, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Portsmouth to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Portsmouth Fratton, Hants is the busiest station in Portsmouth. Another popular train station is Portsmouth Harbour, located 2.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Portsmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Portsmouth takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Portsmouth Widley, located 5 km from the city centre of Portsmouth. Portsmouth Rudmore Roundabout is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth
Average rates range from around £104 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 £45 per day, on average, or £90 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Portsmouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Portsmouth
Compact estate car
4 adults, 2 Bags
£38/day
People carrier
5 adults, 5 Bags
£86/day