Norman travel guide

Norman Tourism | Norman Guide

You're Going to Love Norman

With a population of 110,925, Norman is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Norman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Norman

If you’re looking for affordable options, Whispering Pines Inn & Restaurant (7820 E State Highway 9) and Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails (132 West Main St.) are great picks.

When to visit Norman

Norman in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norman in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Norman in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Norman, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Norman

Plane

When flying to Norman, you’ll arrive at Oklahoma Will Rogers Airport (OKC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Norman include American Airlines, Delta and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Norman is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 172 miles from Norman. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norman using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Tulsa, the bus ride to Norman takes 135 miles and will cost you around $70. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

When flying to Norman, you’ll arrive at Oklahoma Will Rogers Airport (OKC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Norman include American Airlines, Delta and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Norman is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 172 miles from Norman. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norman using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Tulsa, the bus ride to Norman takes 135 miles and will cost you around $70. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Norman

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,638 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,001 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (746 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (484 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (955 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norman

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Norman near University and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norman.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norman

Most booked hotels in Norman

Sleep Inn and Suites Norman near University
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 194 reviews)
$96+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 530 reviews)
$140+
Nced Conference Center & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 687 reviews)
$135+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Norman
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1012 reviews)
$85+
Days Inn by Wyndham Norman
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 629 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Norman

Renting a car in Norman costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Norman.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Norman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Norman is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norman costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Norman.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Norman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Norman is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.