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 $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 18 km from the city center, Norwich Reedham is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich, located 0.2 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 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 $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 18 km from the city center, Norwich Reedham is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich, located 0.2 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 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

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,058 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,376 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 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 (9, 3391 reviews)
$126+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2164 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2750 reviews)
$106+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2090 reviews)
$91+
Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1643 reviews)
$134+
Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $34 per day, on average, or $204 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 Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $34 per day, on average, or $204 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 Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.