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
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in April
Estimated hotel price
£71
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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ventnor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ventnor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ventnor

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 £141 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Wight Mouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
The Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 44% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.