Ventnor travel guide

Ventnor Tourism | Ventnor Guide

You're Going to Love Ventnor

With a population of 6,396, Ventnor is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ventnor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ventnor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoking Lobster Ventnor (Esplanade) and Chequers Inn - Ventnor (Niton Rd, Rookley) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Drunken Lobster Ventnor (2 Pier St) and The White Lion - Ventnor (High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ventnor.

When to visit Ventnor

Ventnor in April
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in April
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ventnor

Plane

Although Ventnor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 41 km from Ventnor. The shortest domestic flight to Ventnor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Ventnor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Ventnor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 41 km from Ventnor. The shortest domestic flight to Ventnor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Ventnor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ventnor

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around £109 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 Ventnor

Most booked hotels in Ventnor

St Maur
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Wight Mouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+

Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ventnor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ventnor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.