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.
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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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.