Do I need a car on the Isle of Wight?


Do I need a car on the Isle of Wight? You don't need a car to explore everything the magnificent Isle of Wight has to offer. The best way to see the Island is by bike or foot. Although not the fastest way to get around, walking and cycling undoubtedly provide the best views.


Which is the prettiest part of the Isle of Wight?

The village of Brighstone on the Isle of Wight's eastern coast boasts undeniable beauty, with its thatched-roofed cottages and traditional stone architecture.


How long is the car ferry to Isle of Wight?

If you're travelling in your car, choose from one of our two vehicle routes ? Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Lymington to Yarmouth. Your comfortable ferry crossing will take just 40-45 minutes.


How many days is enough for Isle of Wight?

There's so much to do in three days on the Isle of Wight, and it's all so close together. To drive, the island is only an hour across, and it's only 30 minutes top to bottom. You can see and do a lot in a short amount of time. Good, because there's lots to do!


Can you walk around the Isle of Wight in a day?

The Isle of Wight coastal path is about 70 miles. You can obviously walk it in a couple of days if you're a lunatic, or you can take a month doing it if you really want to, but bear in mind that some parts of the route are very rural so don't have many accommodation options.


Is Isle of Wight expensive?

The cost of living on the Island is pretty much in line with anywhere else on the south coast. In some cases, it can be a little more expensive as everything has to be shipped across by ferry. This has led to a relatively high cost of groceries which is actually on a par with London.


Do I need a pet passport for Isle of Wight?

Do you need a dog passport for the Isle of Wight? As the Isle of Wight is a UK county, it is not subject to border control and therefore no humans or dogs will need to show a passport.


Do you stay in your car on the Isle of Wight ferry?

No, customers are not allowed to remain on the car decks during the crossing.