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Norwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norwich

With a population of 40,493, Norwich is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Norwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Canggio Restaurant (20 Lafayette Street) and Bella Fiore (543 W Thames St) are great picks.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in April
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Norwich in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Norwich, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.

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How to Get to Norwich

Plane

Although Norwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 36 miles from Norwich. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Norwich departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Norwich. The train journey from Norwich to Boston takes 0h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 113 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Norwich takes 215 miles and will cost you around $81. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 515 miles.

Plane

Although Norwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 36 miles from Norwich. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Norwich departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Norwich. The train journey from Norwich to Boston takes 0h 33m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 113 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Norwich takes 215 miles and will cost you around $81. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 515 miles.

Airports near Norwich

HVNTweed-New Haven
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Captain Grant's 1754
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 85 reviews)
$194+
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The Spa at Norwich Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 212 reviews)
$263+
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Hampton Inn Norwich
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 876 reviews)
$151+
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Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1479 reviews)
$141+
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Courtyard by Marriott Norwich
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 376 reviews)
$107+
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Comfort Suites Near Casinos
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1451 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Norwich.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Norwich.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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