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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ventnor to see all of its attractions.

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, The White Lion - Ventnor (High St) and Drunken Lobster Ventnor (2 Pier St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ventnor.

When to visit Ventnor

Ventnor in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in January
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ventnor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ventnor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ventnor to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ventnor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ventnor

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around £99 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

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The Wight Mouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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The Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

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