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Hertz car rental in Norwich

Hire a car in Norwich and unlock the city’s distinctive traditions and contemporary charms. Norwich has a few claims to fame – as the UK’s most complete medieval city and England’s first UNESCO City of Literature – and you can explore its many highlights on your own terms by hiring a car.

You’ll find our pick-up point at Norwich Airport, just 10 minutes from the city centre. From here, you could also be driving along the picturesque Norfolk coastline in little over half an hour.

The vehicle range at Hertz is not quite as vast as the Broads – but it’s still impressive. You may like a comfortable hatchback – especially if you’re travelling with the whole family – or perhaps a 4x4 if you’re going off road. These spacious cars are ideal for driving to Cambridge, Essex and the rest of East Anglia.

Norwich’s cobbled streets will surely tempt you to uncover the magic of its historic city centre – and there’s lots more to enjoy out in the nearby towns, villages and rural pastures. Fire up the engine, turn the radio on, and feel the breeze in your hair as you snake around these coastal roads. It’s what driving was made for.

Pickup Locations Norwich

Norwich Airport

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Driving in and around Norwich

Parking in Norwich

Monastery Court Car Park (NR3 1HN) is open 24/7, close to the Erpingham Gate, Norwich Cathedral, and Norwich Playhouse.
St Giles Multi Storey Car Park (NR2 1JL) is handy if you’re visiting Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Strangers’ Hall, and Plantation Garden. Also open all day.
RCP Parking (NR14 8TS) is close to Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Adventure, and Norfolk Snowsports Club. It too is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Key roads in Norwich

The A47 starts in Leicester and passes through Norwich from the west, continuing east to Great Yarmouth.
The A140 takes you north of Norwich up towards the coastal town of Cromer.
The A11 leads south-west out of Norwich and continues down to Cambridge.

How to get from Norwich to the Broads

It takes 34 minutes to drive the 22 miles from Norwich to the Broads – an area of 303 square km straddling Norfolk and Suffolk. To get there from Norwich:

Leave the Hertz car rental car park on Amsterdam Way and turn right on to Holt Road.
Head straight on at the first roundabout and, at the second roundabout, take the second exit to join the A1270.
Keep following the Broadland Northway and then take the first exit at the roundabout to join the A47.
Follow Yarmouth Road and then turn right on to Branch Road, which leads to the Broads.
From here you can carry on east to Great Yarmouth, or explore the small towns bordering the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

How to get from Norwich to Norfolk Coast AONB

Norfolk Coast AONB is just a one hour and 15-minute drive from Norwich – but the specific route and distance depends where you’d like to visit. To reach:

Cromer – take the A140 north out of Norwich. You could also drop by Sheringham and Overstrand after visiting Cromer.
Blakeney – heading north-west from Norwich, find the B1149 and take the scenic route through Glandford and Wiverton to Blakeney.
The Burnham Villages – leave Norwich via the A147, following the A1067 then the B1355 to the Burnham Villages.

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A quick guide to Norwich

Best places to stay in Norwich

Hoveton Estate

BeWILDerwood, Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8JW

Sleep under a dreamy night’s sky at Hoveton Estate, with a wood burner and bed providing a cosy rural vibe as you camp in comfort.

Located close to BeWILDerwood adventure park, the estate is within a stone’s throw of a hive of outdoor activities.

The Old Vicarage Campsite

Reedham Road, Moulton St Mary, Norwich, NR13 3NH

Located deep within the Broads, this campsite provides traditional camping facilities as well as hexagonal-shaped pods, which come with a double bed and are heated by a brazier.

Maids Head Hotel

20 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1LB

This elegant four-star hotel dates back more than 800 years, making it the oldest in the UK. It’s in the heart of Norwich, opposite the cathedral and just a short distance from the castle. Wander inside and you’ll be treading in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I and Catherine of Aragon.

Best places to eat in Norwich

The Bicycle Shop

17 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PE

For more than 80 years this café was a bike shop – today it’s almost beyond recognition, with a warm glow, rustic furniture and house plants galore. No wonder it’s a place to see and be seen.

The menu is top-notch too, featuring dishes such as confit Norfolk duck leg in a tomato, and orange and haricot bean cassoulet.

Benedicts

9 St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PE

This restaurant is renowned for serving up creative dishes using local produce. It’s owned by Richard Bainbridge, star of Great British Menu and a chef who knows his way around Michelin-starred kitchens.

His signature dessert, Nanny Bush’s Trifle, was a winning dish on the show – this is one of the reasons why the restaurant is so popular. As you might imagine, Benedicts is a high-class affair – make sure you book ahead to guarantee a table.

Grosvenor Fish Bar

28 Lower Goat Ln, Norwich NR2 1EL

It’d be rude to go anywhere near the Norfolk coast without sampling fish and chips – and this restaurant serves up the traditional dish in some pretty unique surroundings.

Book a table in the atmospheric underground grotto and check out the specials, which often include Wako Taco and Bass with Sass.

Best things to do in and around Norwich

Whitlingham Country Park

Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TR

If you don’t have a whole day to explore the Broads, Whitlingham Country Park is a good shout. Located on the outskirts of the city, it offers a taste of the flatlands’ lush tranquillity.

Cycle around the woodland or take to the water by hiring a canoe, kayak or paddle board.

Horsey Beach

Horsey, NR29 4EJ

Head to Horsey Beach for a chance to spot grey seals and their young on the sand – most common in winter.

Alternatively, make your way to Blakeney Point and Morston, where you can take a boat trip out and see seals bobbing around the lapping waves.

Great Yarmouth

Seafront, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EN

Car hire in Norwich leaves you spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful beaches.

If you head to Great Yarmouth, you can soak up the sun on the sand before enjoying the attractions along the Golden Mile – including rides at the famous Pleasure Beach.

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