Norman travel guide

Norman Tourism | Norman Guide

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

Norman in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norman in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.

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

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.

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 Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Norman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.

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

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.

Airlines serving Norman

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (767 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norman

Most booked hotels in Norman

Sleep Inn and Suites Norman near University
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 191 reviews)
$91+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$145+
Nced Conference Center & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 694 reviews)
$138+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Norman
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1007 reviews)
$86+
Days Inn by Wyndham Norman
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 629 reviews)
$52+

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 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.

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.