Portsmouth, England Vacation Rentals

Portsmouth Travel Guide

A lively waterfront city on the south coast of England, Portsmouth is well known for being the birth place of Charles Dickens, the resting place of the Mary Rose, the HMS Victory, and home to many museums, galleries, events and the Emirates Spinnaker Tower.

Things to Do in Portsmouth

Head down to the dockyard and explore Lord Nelson's HMS Victory, once the world's most powerful battleship. Keep things nautical and see the remains of Henry VIII's favorite ship, The Mary Rose, recovered from the seabed to be displayed to the public.

In town, choose from two cathedrals, dozens of museums covering everything from modern art to Charles Dickens to the D Day Landings. There is also a lively music scene here plus two theaters if you want to catch a play while you're in town.

Close by are plenty of beautiful beaches with access to water sports, walking, and cycling. Head to Hayling Island and Emsworth for a taste of small town coastal England and some marvelous unspoiled beaches. Portsmouth won't disappoint with shopping and restaurant options as this city grows to become a cosmopolitan hub.

Best Places to Stay in Portsmouth

Stay somewhere with a sea view for the best experience of this port city.

Best Time to Visit Portsmouth

Come during the summer months when this weather is at its best.

Price and Availability Index in Portsmouth

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Portsmouth is in August, while the cheapest month is in May. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Portsmouth is in the high season in July. Portsmouth has its low season in January, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Portsmouth tends to be Sunday, while the most expensive day tends to be Saturday. Vacation homes in Portsmouth tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Sundays.

The weather in Portsmouth

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Portsmouth. The hottest month in Portsmouth is July, when temperatures peak at 89 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to 22 ˚F. The wettest month in Portsmouth is December with 6.92 inches of rain, while the driest month is October with 2.33 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Portsmouth

At AllTheRooms.com we have accommodations from all of your favourite providers - Airbnb, Homeaway, priceline and more. Portsmouth has 1532 hotels, vacation rentals and other unique places to stay, with prices to suit budget travelers, luxury travelers and everything in between. For those trying to keep costs down, the lowest priced place to stay in Portsmouth comes in at $13 per night. The average price of accommodation in is $101 per night.

If you want to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 254 accommodations in Portsmouth that have WiFi. We have 66 accommodations that come with a breakfast included. You can keep up with your workout regime by staying at one of 4 accommodations that provide gym facilities. If you are driving to Portsmouth, you'll want to pick from 214 places to stay that provide parking.

Those traveling with a dog, cat or some other animal can stay in one of 28 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.

AllTheRooms aggregates vacation rentals, hotels and other unique accommodation types from 4 providers in Portsmouth, including 262 places to stay from Airbnb, 20 accommodations from Homeaway and 6 places to stay from priceline

820 of our places to stay in Portsmouth have been rated by previous guests. They rated 72% as excellent or good. 528 places to stay in are instantly bookable.