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

Norwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norwich

With a population of 177,636, Norwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zaks - Poringland (119 The Street) and Zaks - Mousehold (The Pavilion Gurney Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Assembly House (Theatre Street) and The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in December
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in December
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Norwich

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Norwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2475 reviews)
$158+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2691 reviews)
$135+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1895 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2354 reviews)
$133+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1909 reviews)
$102+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1396 reviews)
$186+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $45 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $45 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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