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. 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, 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
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in January
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 25 miles from Ventnor. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, easyJet 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ventnor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ventnor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Ventnor

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 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)
£107+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ventnor is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ventnor is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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