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 January
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norfolk in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star 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 Orlando and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

The train station in Norfolk is called Norfolk, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

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..

Bus

The most popular bus station is Norfolk Best Square, located 4 miles from downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Norfolk State University - Ballantine Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

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 Orlando and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

The train station in Norfolk is called Norfolk, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

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..

Bus

The most popular bus station is Norfolk Best Square, located 4 miles from downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Norfolk State University - Ballantine Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Norfolk

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Norfolk

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,291 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,052 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 Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Norfolk, with prices from $53 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 63% 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 $97.

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 $97.
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, 738 reviews)
$181+
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 850 reviews)
$148+
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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 880 reviews)
$126+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1785 reviews)
$90+
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Quality Inn and Suites Olde Town
2 stars
Good (6.9, 760 reviews)
$98+
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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1119 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Norfolk

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Norfolk is the Budget branch at 2200 Norview Avenue, 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norfolk, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Norfolk costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Norfolk is the Budget branch at 2200 Norview Avenue, 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norfolk, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Norfolk

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact
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