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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sandown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandown

With a population of 20,155, Sandown is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sandown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sandown

Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sandown

Plane

Although Sandown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 22 miles from Sandown. The shortest domestic flight to Sandown departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Sandown Lake, Iow is the busiest station in Sandown. Another popular train station is Sandown Brading, Iow, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 73 miles from Sandown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Sandown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 22 miles from Sandown. The shortest domestic flight to Sandown departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Sandown Lake, Iow is the busiest station in Sandown. Another popular train station is Sandown Brading, Iow, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 73 miles from Sandown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,031 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandown

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandown

Most booked hotels in Sandown

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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Dorset Hotel, Isle of Wight
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Royal Pier
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£53+
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Burlington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Sandown

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Sandown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.80 and £21.07. The most frequently booked car type in Sandown is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Sandown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.80 and £21.07. The most frequently booked car type in Sandown is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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