How to Find Cheap Hotels in New Hampshire

There are great reasons to visit New Hampshire at any time of the year. In the summer, golfing, scenic drives and summer camps offer something for every age group. Snowmobiling is a winter favorite, as New Hampshire has some of the best trails in the East and 16 weeks of snowy weather. The fall, though, is when New England explodes with color. It's the busiest time of year, so plan ahead.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rental car
• Hotel reservation
• Plane tickets
• Credit card
• Computer
• Luggage
• Map

Know Your Destination

1. Realize that New England enjoys true seasonal changes and that each season has its own perks and disadvantages.

2. Come to see the leaves change color in the fall. Though this is the busiest time of year, the gorgeous natural foliage makes the trip worthwhile.

3. Explore Golden Pond in the Lakes Region or the winter wonderland of the White Mountains, depending on the season.

Choose Your Accommodations

4. To book accommodations, contact New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

5. Decide what time of year you'll be visiting and what you'd like to visit. Accommodations featuring traditional New England hospitality are available facing the ocean, at plush resorts, deep in the woods, in quaint bed and breakfasts or in the middle of bustling cities.

6. Know that different parts of the state can be cheap or expensive, depending on their particular busy season. In general, upstate accommodations will be pricier.

7. Find budget chain hotels that are ideal for business travelers. You're more likely to find Internet connections in these hotels, as well as in New Hampshire's larger cities.

8. Score better deals--and find more vacancies--at chain hotel accommodations than at a bed and breakfasts, especially when prices spike in the fall when visitors come to check out the foliage.

Get Around the State

9. Drive just about anywhere and you'll have great views of picturesque villages, natural vistas or gentrified mill regions. New Hampshire is a small state filled with gorgeous scenery, as well as two National Scenic Byways.

10. See the sights on foot. If you prefer to take in the cities more slowly, there are many walking tours that highlight the state's charm, history and natural geography. They are fairly cheap and very educational.

Tips & Warnings

• Generally, the northern part of the state will see the fall colors a few weeks before the southern-most parts of the state.
• Some events and attractions are seasonal and may not be available when you plan to travel. Double-check before you book your accommodations.