Norwalk travel guide
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You're Going to Love Norwalk
With a population of 85,603, Norwalk is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Norwalk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Norwalk
If you’re looking for affordable options, Boteco Ipanema (70 N Main St) and Tavern at GrayBarns (194 Perry Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sunset Grille (52 Calf Pasture Beach Rd) and Taproot - South Norwalk (63-71 N Main St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwalk.
Most popular restaurants in Norwalk
When to visit Norwalk
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Norwalk in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Norwalk, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Norwalk
Plane
Although Norwalk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 26 km from Norwalk. The shortest domestic flight to Norwalk departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Norwalk, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Norwalk to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Norwalk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 miles from Norwalk. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwalk, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Norwalk takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Norwalk
Where to stay in popular areas of Norwalk
Most booked hotels in Norwalk
Renting a car in Norwalk
Renting a car in Norwalk costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Norwalk (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 Norwalk is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Norwalk
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$67/day