Urgent Care in Manchester, NH
42 verified clinics · Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Nashua | Urgent Care
2300 Southwood Dr, Nashua, NH 03063
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Urgent Care in Manchester, NH — Overview
Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, home to about 116,000 residents and a metropolitan area of 410,000 (the Manchester-Nashua metro). Situated on the Merrimack River, Manchester rose in the 19th century as one of the largest textile manufacturing centers in the world — the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company operated the largest textile mill complex in the world at its peak (17,000 workers). Today the historic Amoskeag Millyard along the Merrimack has been redeveloped into offices, the Millyard Museum, SEE Science Center, and the UNH Manchester campus. The city's economy is driven by healthcare, high-tech (Dyn, now Oracle), finance (Fidelity Investments large campus in neighboring Merrimack), and retail. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is Northern New England's largest airport. Saint Anselm College (a small Catholic liberal arts college with 2,000 students) is famous for hosting New Hampshire presidential primary debates.
Healthcare in Southern New Hampshire is anchored by three major systems: Dartmouth Health (formerly Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical System) — New Hampshire's largest healthcare system with 30+ hospitals and 5,000+ providers across NH and Vermont, anchored by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon NH — the state's only Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center, 396 beds, Geisel School of Medicine affiliate). In Manchester, Dartmouth Health operates Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester. Catholic Medical Center (CMC) is a Catholic hospital in Manchester (330 beds, New Hampshire Heart Institute flagship cardiac program) with clinical affiliations to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Elliot Health System operates Elliot Hospital (296 beds, Level II Trauma designation) and Southern New Hampshire Health (Nashua's Southern NH Medical Center, 188 beds) — the two merged in 2022 to form Solution Health. Walk-in urgent care in Southern NH is dominated by ConvenientMD (a New Hampshire-founded chain with HQ in Somersworth NH, 40+ clinics across NH/ME/MA/VT/RI), AFC Urgent Care, Elliot Urgent Care, Concentra, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Urgent Care, and MinuteClinic at CVS.
This directory covers verified urgent care locations across Manchester proper (Downtown, West Side/Piscataquog, North End, Rimmon Heights/West Manchester, North Manchester, South Manchester, East Manchester/Hallsville, Corey Square) and the greater Southern NH metro — Hillsborough County (Nashua — the state's 2nd-largest city, Merrimack, Bedford, Londonderry, Derry, Hudson, Milford, Amherst, Hollis), Rockingham County (Salem, Windham, Exeter, Portsmouth), and Strafford County (Dover, Durham with UNH, Rochester). Whether you need same-day care near Elliot Hospital, a walk-in clinic in Nashua, or after-hours care in Bedford or Salem, you'll find the nearest verified option with hours, insurance, and directions.
Common questions about urgent care in Manchester
Quick answers before you visit.
What insurance do urgent care clinics in Manchester, NH accept?
Most urgent care clinics in Manchester accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, New Hampshire Medicaid, and TRICARE. Specific in-network coverage varies by clinic — check the individual clinic page for the most accurate list, or call the clinic directly to confirm before your visit.
Which urgent care networks are strongest in Manchester?
The largest walk-in care networks in the Manchester area include Dartmouth Health, Catholic Medical Center, and Elliot Health System. See the 'Local networks' section on this page for a description of each — their typical services, affiliated hospitals, and FAQs about insurance acceptance.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER in Manchester?
Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in Manchester costs $25–$75 with insurance (copay), or $100–$200 cash-pay for a basic visit. An ER visit averages $1,500–$2,500 even for non-emergency issues. Urgent care is appropriate for fevers, flu, UTIs, pink eye, minor injuries, strep, and most same-day concerns — reserve the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or trouble breathing.
Do Manchester urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
All Manchester urgent care clinics accept walk-ins — that's their core business. Many large chains (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, and Solv-partnered clinics) also let you reserve a time slot online to skip the waiting room. Wait times are typically posted live on each clinic's website.
Are there pediatric urgent care options in Manchester?
Most adult urgent cares in Manchester see children age 1 and older. For infants under 12 months or complex pediatric presentations, look for dedicated pediatric urgent care — PM Pediatric Care, children's-hospital-affiliated walk-in centers, or pediatric-specific clinics. Check individual clinic pages for pediatric availability and age ranges.
How late are urgent care clinics open in Manchester?
Most Manchester urgent care clinics are open 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Some major-chain locations (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra) offer extended or weekend hours, and a handful operate 24/7. Check the 'hours' line on each individual clinic page for current operating times — clinic schedules change, so we recommend confirming before travel.