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 5 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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 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

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 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, 2569 reviews)
$76+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1978 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2434 reviews)
$106+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1986 reviews)
$106+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1466 reviews)
$180+
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Links Country Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1225 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $31 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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 $31 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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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