Introduction
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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 135 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 135 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 $185 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, 2538 reviews)
$103+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2755 reviews)
$165+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1951 reviews)
$103+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2410 reviews)
$113+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1967 reviews)
$111+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1452 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $41 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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