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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Norman. From Dallas, the bus ride to Norman takes 285 miles and will cost you around $57. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $146 for a journey of 595 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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Norman. From Dallas, the bus ride to Norman takes 285 miles and will cost you around $57. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $146 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airlines serving Norman

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,537 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (475 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 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, 194 reviews)
$90+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 532 reviews)
$147+
Nced Conference Center & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 696 reviews)
$138+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City Norman
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1006 reviews)
$87+
Days Inn by Wyndham Norman
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 631 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Norman

Renting a car in Norman costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Norman.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Norman is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norman costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Norman.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Norman is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.