How to get from Norfolk Airport to Downtown

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

March 22, 2023

The picture-perfect city of Norfolk is located in Virginia, USA. This waterfront city has so many exciting attractions, including the famous Waterside Festival Marketplace, with its year-round entertainment, shopping and restaurants. There are also many thrilling museums to visit in Norfolk, like the Chrysler Museum of Art and the National Maritime Museum, outlining the city’s unique naval history.

As the nearest public transportation stop is a 30-minute walk away, the only way to get from Norfolk Airport to downtown is by taking a taxi. The local Norfolk Airport taxis take just 20 minutes to reach the heart of downtown and cost approximately $26 (€24).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€24	20min	24/7

How to take a taxi from Norfolk Airport to Downtown

The only available transportation from Norfolk Airport to downtown is to take a taxi. There are plenty of taxis at the airport that are available 24 hours a day. The journey time from Norfolk Airport to downtown is just 20 minutes by taxi and the cost will be around $26 (€24).

How much is a taxi from Norfolk Airport to Downtown?

The local taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your ride. The average fare for a taxi from Norfolk Airport to downtown is $26 (€24), but this may change if there’s a lot of traffic or if you’re travelling outside of the central ring. If you’re looking for a set fare for your transportation from Norfolk Airport to downtown, then we suggest pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$26 (€24)

Trip Duration

20 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from outside of Norfolk Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Norfolk Airport?

The local taxis can easily be found right outside Norfolk Airport. Once you’ve collected your baggage, head out of the arrivals hall and you will see the taxi rank in front of you.

Convenience

To avoid the hassle of booking and organising a rental car, the best transportation from Norfolk Airport to downtown is a taxi. You won’t have to spend time filling in paperwork or waiting in lines. Instead, you can make your way directly from the door of the airport to the door of your hotel downtown in just 20 minutes.

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a group and looking to split your taxi fare, you can take up to 4 passengers in a standard Norfolk Airport taxi.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver resets their taximeter to avoid being overcharged.

Tipping your driver is expected, you can add around 10 to 15% to your fare.

Lots of Norfolk Airport taxi drivers accept card payments, just ask before getting in the taxi.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get to Norfolk downtown from the airport?

There’s only one option for transportation from Norfolk Airprot to downtown and that’s a taxi. Taking a Norfolk Airport taxi will take just 20 minutes to reach downtown and will cost around $26 (€24), based on a taximeter.

How much is a taxi from Norfolk Airport to downtown?

The cost of a local taxi from Norfolk Airport to downtown is around $26 (€24). However, this isn’t a fixed fare, so it may change. To secure a fixed fare you can rely on, we suggest booking your Norfolk Airport transfers in advance with Welcome Pickups instead.

What's the distance from Norfolk Airport to downtown Norfolk?

The distance from Norfolk Airport to downtown is around 14.5 km. If you’re booking a private transfer or taking a local taxi, the journey time will be around 20 minutes.

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