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.
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.
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″.
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 Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.
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.
You can travel by bus to Norman using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Norman takes 555 miles and will cost you around $154. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $195 for a journey of 1115 miles.
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 9% 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. Mini (Scion iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norman, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.