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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and Estabulo Norwich (5 Riverside) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho - Norwich (5 Queen St) and Kings Head, Coltishall (26 Wroxham Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in March
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in March
Estimated hotel price
$41
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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 121 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 185 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 121 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 185 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 (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,988 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 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 (9, 3391 reviews)
$121+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2163 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2752 reviews)
$102+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2091 reviews)
$91+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1642 reviews)
$120+
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Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $35 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $35 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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