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 Drunken Lobster Ventnor (2 Pier St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chequers Inn - Ventnor (Niton Rd, Rookley) and The White Lion - Ventnor (High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ventnor.

When to visit Ventnor

Ventnor in November
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in November
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 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 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Ventnor

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 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)
£85+
The Wight Mouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
The Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+

Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. 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 £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ventnor, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.