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.

Most popular restaurants in Norman

Contemporary French / American
Wonderful (483 reviews)
American
Wonderful (112 reviews)
American
Wonderful (110 reviews)
American
Very good (13 reviews)
Contemporary French / American
Wonderful (483 reviews)
American
Wonderful (112 reviews)
American
Wonderful (110 reviews)
American
Very good (13 reviews)

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 24 km 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 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Norman is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 277 km from Norman. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norman using FlixBus or Busbud. From Dallas, the bus ride to Norman takes 459 km and will cost you around $27. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $185 for a journey of 1585 km.

Plane

When flying to Norman, you’ll arrive at Oklahoma Will Rogers Airport (OKC), which is located 24 km 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 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Norman is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 277 km from Norman. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norman using FlixBus or Busbud. From Dallas, the bus ride to Norman takes 459 km and will cost you around $27. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $185 for a journey of 1585 km.

Airlines serving Norman

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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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, 196 reviews)
$90+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 538 reviews)
$178+
Nced Conference Center & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 695 reviews)
$140+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Norman
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1001 reviews)
$104+
Days Inn by Wyndham Norman
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 634 reviews)
$61+

Renting a car in Norman

Renting a car in Norman costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 24% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norman costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 24% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.