Ventnor travel guide

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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 25 miles 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ventnor to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Ventnor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 25 miles 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ventnor to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ventnor

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 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)
£105+
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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
The Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.