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 New York and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 32m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 49m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 32m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 49m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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 (7,093 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,339 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,511 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,640 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,350 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,752 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,587 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,199 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 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, 2380 reviews)
$59+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1805 reviews)
$86+
The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2595 reviews)
$113+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2276 reviews)
$103+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1850 reviews)
$77+
Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 42 reviews)
$44+

Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norwich, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norwich, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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