Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Norfolk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norfolk

With a population of 242,803, Norfolk is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norfolk has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Norfolk

Hunter House Victorian Museum
Architecture & Landmarks•Historical

Where to Eat in Norfolk

Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Norfolk. These include popular favorites such as Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse (116 Brooke Avenue), 456 Fish (456 Granby Street) and Glass Light (201 Granby St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Saltine (100 E Main St) and Leone's (455 Granby St) are great picks.

When to visit Norfolk

Norfolk in July
Estimated package price
$169
2 travelers
Flight to Norfolk
3 nights at hotel
Norfolk in July
Estimated package price
$169
2 travelers
Flight to Norfolk
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Norfolk in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Norfolk, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Norfolk

Plane

When flying to Norfolk, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Norfolk include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norfolk departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Norfolk is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 148 miles from Norfolk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Norfolk, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Norfolk include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norfolk departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Norfolk is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 148 miles from Norfolk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Norfolk

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Norfolk

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,634 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norfolk

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport By IHG and Travelodge by Wyndham Norfolk Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Norfolk, with prices from $64 to $1,640 per night. Ocean View is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Norfolk are about 122% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection, Hilton Norfolk The Main and Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $95.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection, Hilton Norfolk The Main and Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $95.
Most popular hotel in Norfolk by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Norfolk

Most booked hotels in Norfolk

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Hilton Norfolk The Main
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 748 reviews)
$250+
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 872 reviews)
$159+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1874 reviews)
$124+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, 834 reviews)
$159+
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Quality Inn and Suites Olde Town
3 stars
Good (7.1, 784 reviews)
$111+
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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1236 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Norfolk

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Norfolk is the Dollar branch at 2200 Norview Ave, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Norfolk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norfolk, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Norfolk is the Dollar branch at 2200 Norview Ave, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Norfolk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norfolk, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

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