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 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
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 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. 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.
Airlines serving Norwich
Where to stay in Norwich
Average rates range from around $102 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
Renting a car in Norwich
Renting a car in Norwich costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.