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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 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, 2343 reviews)
$116+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1290 reviews)
$103+
The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4929 reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3149 reviews)
$116+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1203 reviews)
$92+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1261 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.