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
£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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ventnor, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ventnor takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Ventnor

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 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)
£108+
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The White Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Wellington
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. 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 £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. 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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