Norfolk travel guide
Norfolk Tourism | Norfolk Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Norfolk
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
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″.
How to Get to Norfolk
Plane
When flying to Norfolk, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 9 km 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 Orlando and takes around 1h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Norfolk is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 238 km from Norfolk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Norfolk
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 $51 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 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Norfolk’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection, Hilton Norfolk The Main and Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown.
Crown Point / River Oaks - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport By IHG and Intown Suites Extended Stay Norfolk Va have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Crown Point / River Oaks will cost you about $99 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Norfolk
Most booked hotels in Norfolk
Renting a car in Norfolk
Renting a car in Norfolk costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar 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 9 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.