Norwich travel guide

Norwich Tourism | Norwich Guide

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 3 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 The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 34m 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 Europcar, 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 217 km and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 4 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 34m 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 Europcar, 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 217 km and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2279 reviews)
$98+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1278 reviews)
$95+
The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4887 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3153 reviews)
$112+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1167 reviews)
$84+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1242 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.