Introduction
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.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
€50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ventnor in October
Estimated hotel price
€50
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 41 km from Ventnor. The shortest flight to Ventnor from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Ventnor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Ventnor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 41 km from Ventnor. The shortest flight to Ventnor from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ventnor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Ventnor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Ventnor

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Ventnor

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ventnor

Average rates range from around €127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ventnor

Most booked hotels in Ventnor

The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€193+
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The Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€127+
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The Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€150+
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Harrow Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€67+
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The Hambrough
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€171+
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VILLA MENTONE HOTEL
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€123+
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Hiring a car in Ventnor

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Ventnor is Economy (Opel 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Ventnor is Economy (Opel 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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