Norman travel guide
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You're Going to Love Norman
With a population of 110,925, Norman is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Norman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Norman
If you’re looking for affordable options, Whispering Pines Inn & Restaurant (7820 E State Highway 9) and Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails (132 West Main St.) are great picks.
When to visit Norman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Norman in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Norman, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
How to Get to Norman
Plane
When flying to Norman, you’ll arrive at Oklahoma Will Rogers Airport (OKC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Norman include Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Norman.
Car
Another option to get to Norman is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 172 miles from Norman. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norman, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Dallas, the bus ride to Norman takes 265 miles and will cost you around $29. From Houston, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 555 miles.
Airlines serving Norman
Where to stay in Norman
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Norman near University and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norman.
Where to stay in popular areas of Norman
Most booked hotels in Norman
Renting a car in Norman
Renting a car in Norman costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Norman.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Norman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Norman is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.