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 6 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 159 km from Norwich. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 6 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 159 km from Norwich. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Norwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,077 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,912 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,238 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,383 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,366 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,078 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,868 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 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, 2448 reviews)
$124+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1866 reviews)
$116+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2669 reviews)
$171+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2333 reviews)
$113+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1885 reviews)
$104+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1378 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $33 per day, on average, or $132 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 HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $33 per day, on average, or $132 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 HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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