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 March
Estimated package price
$184
2 travelers
Flight to Norfolk
3 nights at hotel
Norfolk in March
Estimated package price
$184
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 Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Norfolk departs from Akron and takes around 1h 26m.

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 Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Norfolk departs from Akron and takes around 1h 26m.

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 (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 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 $58 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 108% 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 $100.

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 $100.
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, 754 reviews)
$295+
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 876 reviews)
$159+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1891 reviews)
$108+
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Quality Inn and Suites Olde Town
3 stars
Good (7.1, 787 reviews)
$105+
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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1274 reviews)
$90+
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Quality Suites Lake Wright - Norfolk Airport
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1419 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Norfolk

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Norfolk is Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Norfolk is Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Norfolk

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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