The city of Norfolk is unique in that it does not belong to any county. It is an independent city in the state of Virginia and together with Portsmouth forms one of the most important naval complexes in the United States. The naval Station Norfolk is the biggest naval base in the United States.
For this reason, Norfolk is also called the navy Capitol of the United States and some of its other great features are often overlooked. Nauticus, The National Maritime Center is a fantastic outing for the whole family and one of the main reasons to visit Norfolk and something not to be missed once you are there.
Nauticus is a maritime themed museum, activity and science center with touch tanks, inter active learning centers, high definition movie theaters, museums and aquaria. Do not miss it.
You can get to Norfolk by bus or car as the city is connected to what is often called the oldest highway in the United States, Highway #1. The city is also serviced by some of the nationwide bus services or you could travel by air to the Norfolk International Airport. From the airport it is easy to get a taxi, shuttle or get a car rental. You will find a large selection of companies including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, and Alamo. They have a vast fleet of reliable cars including sedans, convertibles, hybrids, and more.
Once you are in Norfolk, it is very easy to get around. They have the Norfolk NET, a free commuting service that makes 15 stops in the city, focusing primarily on the downtown area.
The city is currently developing the TIDE, a light rail transit system that will run from Eastern Virginia through downtown Norfolk.
Search with our price comparison and book your car rental online. It is easy in Norfolk with well known suppliers such as Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Alamo and Enterprise. Select the make and model of your preferred vehicle and off you go!