Is it normal to pick a girl up on the first date?
Depends.It depends
Yes, it can be normal to offer someone a ride on a first date, but plenty of people prefer to meet there. Ask what they’re comfortable with and take their answer easily.
Offering to pick her up can be a thoughtful gesture, especially if you’ve already talked about it. But on a first date, lots of people feel safer arranging their own transportation and meeting at the venue—and that’s completely reasonable, not a hint that she dislikes you.
You can simply ask, “Would you like me to pick you up, or would you rather meet there?” If she says she’d rather meet there, don’t push it. The goal is to make the date comfortable for both of you, not to prove you’ve mastered old-school dating etiquette.